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A NABESHIMA POLYCHROME SAUCER DISH For examples of the same design, see Yoshiko Kakudo (ed.), The Art
Edo period (1615-1868), late 17th century of Japan, Masterworks in the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco,
Of shallow saucer form, raised on a high foot, painted with trailing San Francisco, Chronicle Books, 1991, pl.113; Takasu Toyoji, Toki
camellia blossoms strung on a line, in underglaze blue and iron-red Zenshu: Kakiemon, Nabeshima (Collection of Ceramics: Kakiemon
and yellow enamels, the reverse with three clusters of tasselled cash, and Nabeshima Ware), vol.23, Tokyo, Heibonsha, 1961, pl.54;
the foot with a typical combed design in underglaze blue. Mayuyama Junkichi (ed.), Mayuyama, Seventy Years, vol.1, Tokyo,
6cm x 20.3cm (2 3/8in x 8 3/8in) diam. Benrindo Co. Ltd., 1976, pl.138.
£10,000 - 15,000 Two further examples of the design were sold at Christie’s, London,
JPY1,500,000 - 2,300,000 5 December 2017, lots 94 and 95.
US$14,000 - 21,000
For details of the charges payable in addition to the final Hammer Price of each Lot
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