Asian Art

December 0308, 2022
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LOT 359

Lot 359

A Japanese Ko-Imari Sake Bottle, Tokkuri, Edo Period, Late 17th/Early 18th Century

A Japanese Ko-Imari Sake Bottle, Tokkuri, Edo Period, Late 17th/Early 18th Century
Lot 359 Details
A Japanese Ko-Imari Sake Bottle, Tokkuri, Edo Period, Late 17th/Early 18th Century

Of square form, the gently tapering sides decorated with scrolling flowers in iron red and underglaze blue, blossoming trees with bamboo and wisteria painted on each cartouche below
height 7.5 in — 19 cm

Estimate $500-$700

Realised: $780
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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A Japanese Ko-Imari Sake Bottle, Tokkuri, Edo Period, Late 17th/Early 18th Century
  • A Japanese Ko-Imari Sake Bottle, Tokkuri, Edo Period, Late 17th/Early 18th Century
  • A Japanese Ko-Imari Sake Bottle, Tokkuri, Edo Period, Late 17th/Early 18th Century
Note:

Compare with examples from Christie's London, November 8 2018, lot 46; and Christie's Amsterdam, December 15, 2009, lot 330

Christie's London, November 8, 2018, lot 46
Christie's Amsterdam, December 15, 2009, lot 330

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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