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           TWO CELADON GLAZED STUDIO CERAMICS                TWO UNUSUAL STUDIO CERAMIC VESSELS
           The first, a porcelain Mizusashi (water jar), the ovoid body rising to a   Taisho (1912-1926) era, or Showa (1926-1989) era
           lid surmounted by an acorn shape finial, the pale celadon glaze   The first a rectangular slab-built three tiered flower container depicting
           covering all surfaces except the foot ring, the recessed base signed   Mt. Fuji in the clouds under a silver moon; the second a two-section
           Choshun; the second potted with pear-shaped body rising to a short   incense holder in the form of Mt. Fuji rendered in ash glaze with gilt
           cylindrical neck, the shoulder flanked by two stylized handles, the   highlights, impressed seal Kutani
           celadon hue covering all surfaces except the foot ring, the recessed   15 1/4in (38.7cm) long; 4 1/4in (10.7cm) high (2).
           base signed Taniyama.
           10in (25.4cm) height of second (2).               $800 - 1,200
           $600 - 800                                        759
                                                             KAWAI KANJIRO: TWO TEACUPS, AND FOUR KAWAI STUDIO
           757                                               CERAMICS KAWAI STUDIO (ATTR.), TAISHO/SHOWA ERA (4)
           FOUR STUDIO CERAMIC VESSELS                       Taisho (1912-1926) or early Showa era, early 20th century
           By Shimaoka Tatsuzo, Taisho (1912-1926) or early Showa era   Consisting of two teacups, a tray, two deep bowls and a low dish,
           (1926-1989), early 20th century                   variously decorated with juriko, tetsu-yu and gosu glazes.
           Two square sided vases with elegant patterns, impressed marks.   11 3/4in (29.8cm) diam (largest) (6).
           Various sizes (4).
                                                             $600 - 800
           $600 - 800
                                                             The teacups with signed tomobako

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