Asian Art Day One - 20th May 2009

Lot 249

A large pair of Japanese porcelain mallet-shaped vases and covers

Estimate £250 - £350 | Hammer £380

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Description

A large pair of Japanese porcelain mallet-shaped vases and covers, with cylindrical lobed bodies, decorated in black, red and gold to simulate lacquer, with rondels containing flowers and birds, on a karakusa scroll ground, 19th century, one riveted, the other cracked, both with wear, 49.5cm. (4)