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A HIRADO PORCELAIN EWER
Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th century
Modeled as a seated karako wearing a vest with a cloud pattern,
the lid incorporated into the characteristic child’s coiffure, the spout
formed by the mouth of a puppy held in his lap, a swirling ribbon
collar providing the loop handle, the details picked out in shades of
underglaze blue
7 1/2in (19cm) high
US$2,000 - 3,000

1094
A PORCELAIN COVERED VASE
Hizen ware, Imari type, Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th century
The conical vessel applied with small handles and chrysanthemum
bosses, decorated with beauties pulling young pine saplings and a
stand of peonies, the domed cover with a continuation of the design,
all in underglaze blue, red iron oxide and gilt
12 1/2in (31.8cm) high

US$800 - 1,200
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A LARGE STONEWARE VASE
Meiji (1868-1912) or Taisho (1912-1926) era, early 20th century
Set on a tall pedestal foot flaring out to a wide mouth and ending in
an upturned rim and covered overall in a thick Karatsu-style glaze,
turning a mottled brown and black where it becomes thin
18 7/8in (48cm) wide, 14 3/4in (37.4cm) high

US$1,500 - 2,000
1096
A LARGE ORIBE-STYLE VESSEL
Meiji (1868-1912) or Taisho (1912-1926) era, early 20th century
The deep stoneware vessel modeled with a rolled lip and a short
spout, decorated with stylized dragons in clouds and grasses in iron
oxide and splashed with a thick green glaze
15 x 14 x 6 3/8in (38.1 x 35.5 x 16.2cm)

US$800 - 1,200

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