Coupe en porcelaine Nabeshima Japon, époque Edo, début du XVIIIE siècle

reposant sur un haut pied, les côtés renflés, l'intérieur à décor polychrome de fleurs de narcisse et de camélias émergeant de deux jarres dans un panier à large anse, le pourtour extérieur rythmé de quatre groupes de sapèques enrubannées et le pied d'une bande de motifs géométriques en bleu sous couverte

Private Japanese Collection.
Acquired from Eskenazi Ltd., London, 2nd December 2005.

The dish is in overall very good condition. There are scattered pin-point imperfections to the glaze on the interior and exterior of the dish. There are minute glaze pulls to the interior side of the rim where it joins the well. There is a ca. 0.4cm wide scratch through the glaze on the rim (visible on the catalogue illustration). There is also a ca. 4cm long glazed-over straight line on the lower part of the exterior. The is very light wear to the glaze and enamels on the interior of the dish. The colours of the underglaze blue and enamels are of a richer and more varied tone than the catalogue illustration suggests.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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