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

le centre à décor d'herbes automnales en bleu sous couverte dans des cartouches de forme libre sur fond céladon, le pourtour extérieur rythmé de trois fleurettes dans les rinceaux, le pied ceint d'une bande de motifs géométriques en bleu sous couverte

Acquired from Eskenazi Ltd., London, 1st October 1996. 

The dish is in overall very good condition. There is minor wear to the celadon glaze on the interior and very light wear to the glaze. There are a few minute pin-point imperfections to the exterior of the dish. The underglaze blue is of a richer, darker tone. the celadon a richer, darker 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

A very similar similar example is illustrated in Nihon no Toji, vol. 10, Nabeshima, Tokyo, 1988, no. 181; another dish from the Imameon Ceramic Gallery in Arita is published in Japanisches Porzellan der Edo-Zeit: Ko-Imari, Kakiemon, Nabeshima, Duesseldorf, 1983, cat. no. 102.