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THE PROPERTY OF A DUTCH GENTLEMAN
AN ARITA TANKARD
EDO PERIOD, LATE 17 TH CENTURY
有田 染付タンカード、江戸時代、17世紀後期
of typical form with loop handle decorated in underglaze
blue with panels of figures in landscapes, the handle with
scrolling karakusa, with silver cover and hinged mount, the
top engraved (see image)
18cm, 7 2/8 in. high
£ 2,000-3,000
€ 2,350-3,550 US$ 2,650-4,000

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81
Silver cover detail
A KAKIEMON-STYLE DISH FUKU MARK
EDO PERIOD, LATE 17 TH CENTURY
柿右衛門様式 染付大皿、福印、17世紀後期
the moulded lobed dish decorated in underglaze blue
in the Kakiemon-style with courtiers beneath bamboo
bordered by panels of ho-o birds, flowers and foliage,
Fuku mark chocolate rims
37 cm., 14½ in.
£ 3,000-4,000
€ 3,550-4,700 US$ 4,000-5,300

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A RARE ARITA DISH
EDO PERIOD, LATE 17 TH CENTURY
有田 染付大皿、江戸時代、17世紀後期
the circular dish with wide rim decorated in underglaze blue
with bijin in Chinese Kraak style
38 cm., 15 in. diam.
82
£ 2,000-3,000
€ 2,350-3,550 US$ 2,650-4,000

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AN ARITA TANKARD
EDO PERIOD, LATE 17 TH CENTURY
有田 染付タンカード、江戸時代、17世紀後期
of typical form decorated in underglaze blue with figures
in landscapes, loop handle decorated with karakusa
24 cm., 9¼ in. high.
A similar example sold in these rooms, Fine Japanese Art sale,
6 November 2018, lot 62.
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Tankards were ordered from Japan by the VOC (the Dutch
East India Company) in different shapes and sizes from 1663.
Stoneware examples were sent to be copied and many were
later mounted in silver or pewter (see lot 81).
£ 1,800-2,500
83 € 2,150-2,950 US$ 2,400-3,350
Opposite: Lot 84
64 Buyers are liable to pay both the hammer price (as estimated above) and the buyer’s premium together with any applicable taxes and Artist’s Resale Right (which will depend on the individual circumstanc-
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