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AN IMARI BALUSTER VASE
Edo period (1615-1868), circa 1700
Painted in underglaze blue, iron-red and enamels with gilt, the body
with three large lobed panels each enclosing a different design:
(1) Chrysanthemums bending against the breeze (2) Four sparrows
perched on bamboo branches (3) Four swallows flying among plum
branches, the shoulder with a continuous design of squirrels scurrying
over fruiting vine; the neck with chrysanthemum heads and stylised
foliage. 50cm (19¾in) high.
£3,000 - 5,000
JPY580,000 - 970,000
US$3,900 - 6,500
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A KO-IMARI TOKKURI (SAKE BOTTLE)
Edo period (1615-1868), late 18th century
The bulbous body decorated all over in underglaze blue with a
continuous design of stylised spiralling karakusa (‘Chinese grasses’)
covering the body and neck above a band of tall comb motifs above
the foot; the tall slender neck with a slightly everted mouth.
26.8cm (10½in) high.
£1,500 - 1,800
JPY290,000 - 350,000
US$2,000 - 2,400

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For details of the charges payable in addition to the final Hammer Price of each Lot
please refer to paragraphs 7 & 8 of the Notice to Bidders at the back of the catalogue. SAMURAI · SNOW · SPECTACLE | 115