Asian Art Online Auction

September 19, 2013

LOT 40

Lot 40

Imari Gourd Shaped Container and Cover, Meiji Period, Mid-19th Century

Imari Gourd Shaped Container and Cover, Meiji Period, Mid-19th Century
Lot 40 Details
Imari Gourd Shaped Container and Cover, Meiji Period, Mid-19th Century

Containing multiple landscape panels and with a chrysanthemum finial TOGETHER WITH a 19th Century ivory carved box depicting a monkey family eating peaches, inscribed beetle underneath the cover
largest diameter 7.9" — 20 cm.

Estimate $200-$300

Realised: $84
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Imari Gourd Shaped Container and Cover, Meiji Period, Mid-19th Century
  • Imari Gourd Shaped Container and Cover, Meiji Period, Mid-19th Century
  • Imari Gourd Shaped Container and Cover, Meiji Period, Mid-19th Century
  • Imari Gourd Shaped Container and Cover, Meiji Period, Mid-19th Century

CONDITION DETAILS

IMARI CONTAINER AND COVER in good condition with very minor wear to enamels, 3 small firing cracks underneath the cover, 1 firing crack to the interior of container IVORY BOX box in perfect condition. Shrinkage to base panel (re-attached with tape) and shrinkage to cover. Cover has been split in two and with loose finial.

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About Condition Ratings

  • 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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