THREE SMALL JAPANESE BLACK AND GOLD LACQUER PIECES

THREE SMALL JAPANESE BLACK AND GOLD LACQUER PIECES
EDO PERIOD, 17TH/18TH CENTURY

Comprising: a cup and saucer decorated with pavilions in river landscapes, with tall trees beside them, the dish with a band of cash to the rim; and a miniature teapot and cover, the bulbous body and flat lid painted with flowerheads and scrolling tendrils; 11.2cm max. (4)

PLEASE NOTE THIS LOT IS TO BE OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE.

Provenance: from the collection of Phillip Allen (1938-2022).

Cf. O Impey & C Jörg, Japanese Export Lacquer (1580-1850), p.46 where similar cups and saucers are illustrated and discussed.