Japanese Works of Art - 15th November 2022

Lot 11

A RARE AND UNUSUAL JAPANESE SHOKI IMARI DISH

Estimate £800 - £1,200 | Hammer £800

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Description

A RARE AND UNUSUAL JAPANESE SHOKI IMARI DISH

EDO PERIOD, C. 1640-50

Decorated in underglaze blue with a highly stylised fish-dragon, the mythical beast depicted with multiple fins and a long curved body, the rim with three reddish kintsugi lacquer repairs; raised on a small unglazed foot, 14.2cm.