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HEIAN YOZAN (ACTIVE FIRST HALF OF THE 20TH CENTURY)
A molded porcelain bowl
Showa era (1926-1989), 20th century
The thinly potted bowl set on a ring foot and finished with a gently
everted rim, the interior molded with fish and water plants on rolling
waves, impressed signature Yozan on underside
8 1/16in (20.4cm) diameter

US$800 - 1,200
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SEIFU YOHEI V (1921-1991)
A porcelain mizusashi (water container for the tea ceremony)
Showa era (1926-1989), 20th century
Decorated in underglaze blue and carved on the surface with
seashells and seaweed, signed on the underside Seifu, with a
lacquered wood cover
With a wood tomobako storage box inscribed Suisaiji kai hori
mizusashi and sealed Kojo Seifu and signed on the underside of the
lid Seifu tsukuru and sealed Seifu
7in (18cm) high
US$2,000 - 3,000
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SUWA SOZAN II (1890-1977)
A porcelain flower vase
Showa era (1926-1989), circa 1926-1977
The squat ovoid vase decorated around the shoulder with loquats
and finger citron carved in relief and covered with a celadon glaze,
signed on the underside with an impressed seal Sozan
With a tomobako storage box inscribed Kajitsumon Seihakuji yokoku
kabin (White celadon flower vase carved in relief with fruit) and signed
Suwa Sozan tsukuru, and on the underside of the lid Suwa Sozan
nidai honmyo Torako shodai yojo joryu sakka seiji (Suwa Sozan II,
given name Torako, first generation adopted woman potter)
9 1/4in (23.4cm) high

US$2,000 - 3,000
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