Japanese Works of Art - 13th November 2025
Lot 717
A PAIR OF LARGE JAPANESE ARITA BLUE AND WHITE VASES AND COVERS
Estimate £2,000 - £3,000 | Hammer £5080
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Description
A PAIR OF LARGE JAPANESE ARITA BLUE AND WHITE VASES AND COVERS
EDO PERIOD, C.1700
Of octagonal baluster form, each decorated with shishi prancing amongst peonies and other flowers, with ho-o birds in flight above; the sides with further vegetation including pines, bamboo, reishi fungi and karakusa scrolls; the shoulders with lobed panels enclosing formal floral patterns and further ho-o; the covers with similar decoration and each topped with a bud-shaped knop; 63.5cm and 62.5cm. (4)
Provenance: an English private collection, Dorset; purchased from Susan Ollemans Oriental Art. A copy of the original invoice is available.