Pair of Japanese Imari baluster vases and covers, c. 1700
Pair of Japanese Imari baluster vases and covers, c. 1700
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Description
Pair of Japanese Imari baluster vases and covers, c. 1700, decorated with shaped cartouches enclosing a bird of prey among branches of flowering cherry blossom, with fan-shaped panels enclosing bijin pulling a vase of flowers on a wagon, with panels of wisteria, all against a ground of underglaze-blue peony blossoms and scrolling foliage, the shoulder and cover with ogee-shaped cartouches with phoenix and butterflies.
Condition: one cover restored
Height: 57.2cm. (22 1/2in.); 59cm. (23 1/4in.)
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|---|---|
| Material and Technique | Porcelain with enamel and gilt decoration |
| Origin | Japanese |
| Period | 18th Century |
| Condition | Very good |
| Dimensions | Height: 57.2cm. (22 1/2in.); 59cm. (23 1/4in.) |
Product REF: U316
