Japanese Works of Art - 1st July 2020

Lot 213

A MASSIVE JAPANESE ARITA WHITE GLAZED VASE EDO PERIOD

Estimate £2,000 - £3,000 | Hammer £4200

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Description

A MASSIVE JAPANESE ARITA WHITE GLAZED VASE

EDO PERIOD, 18TH CENTURY

The ovoid body raised on a stepped foot, a tall trumpet-shaped neck rising above, the shoulders with elephant head handles, 79.8cm.

It is possible that this impressive vase is a blank piece meant to be enamelled or lacquered at a later stage.