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June 18, 2010

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LOT 31

Lot 31

Complete Set of Five Blue and White Tea Ceremony Utensils, 19th Century

Complete Set of Five Blue and White Tea Ceremony Utensils, 19th Century
Lot 31 Details
Complete Set of Five Blue and White Tea Ceremony Utensils, 19th Century

Includes a tea pot (cha bin), cooling down bowl (yu zame), and three tea cups (sen cha wan), all made by Kyoto potter Dohchi (3rd or 4th generation). Includes three original wood boxes, each signed and sealed twice
length 5.1" — 13 cm.
Tea cup with boy and ox signed and sealed by Tomioka Tessai (1737-1924), dragon tea cup signed and sealed by Suzuki Shonen (1849-1918)

Estimate $800-$1,200

Realised: $960
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Complete Set of Five Blue and White Tea Ceremony Utensils, 19th Century
  • Complete Set of Five Blue and White Tea Ceremony Utensils, 19th Century
Provenance:

Private Toronto Collection of Japanese Works of Art

Note:

While only the tea cup with bull and ox bears Tessai’s signature and seal, the other two cups depict typical ‘Tessai’ subject matter and style .

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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