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LOT 318

Lot 318

Ishiguro Koko (Meiji Period), A Massive Sumidagawa Pottery 'Dragon' Vase, Early 20th Century

Ishiguro Koko (Meiji Period), A Massive Sumidagawa Pottery 'Dragon' Vase, Early 20th Century
Lot 318 Details
Ishiguro Koko (Meiji Period), A Massive Sumidagawa Pottery 'Dragon' Vase, Early 20th Century

Well-moulded to depict four sinuous dragons amongst dark clouds around the body, a white square seal mark signed 'Ishiguro Kuko' 石黑香香 near the foot
height 31.5 in — 80 cm

Estimate $2,000-$3,000

Realised: $1,230
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Ishiguro Koko (Meiji Period), A Massive Sumidagawa Pottery 'Dragon' Vase, Early 20th Century
  • Ishiguro Koko (Meiji Period), A Massive Sumidagawa Pottery 'Dragon' Vase, Early 20th Century
  • Ishiguro Koko (Meiji Period), A Massive Sumidagawa Pottery 'Dragon' Vase, Early 20th Century
  • Ishiguro Koko (Meiji Period), A Massive Sumidagawa Pottery 'Dragon' Vase, Early 20th Century
  • Ishiguro Koko (Meiji Period), A Massive Sumidagawa Pottery 'Dragon' Vase, Early 20th Century
Note:

Ishiguro Kuko was active during the Meiji Period (1868-1912), and worked under the first generation Inoue Ryosai of Sumida ware. He later became independent, and had his works exhibited at the National Ceramic Industry Promotion Society in 1901, as well as the St. Louis Purchase Exposition in 1904.

For another monumental Sumidagawa vase, see Bonhams San Francisco, October 14, 2014, lot 6032

Bonhams San Francisco, October 14, 2014, lot 6032
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