Page 113 - Sotheby's London Fine Japanese Art Nov. 2019
P. 113
110
A LARGE IMARI TUREEN
EDO PERIOD, LATE 17 TH CENTURY
the octagonal tureen and domed cover with
large knop finial depicting a rare design of
figures at an outdoor picnic, decorated in iron-
red and black enamels on underglaze blue
45 cm., 17¾ in. high
£ 10,000-15,000
€ 11,300-16,900 US$ 12,500-18,700
111
A PAIR OF MAGNIFICENT IMARI
DISHES
EDO PERIOD, LATE 17 TH CENTURY
the large circular dishes with broad rim
decorated in iron-red and gilt on underglaze
blue with chrysanthemums and areas of
cloud forms in a rich gold
46 cm., 18 in. diam.
(2)
Decoration in lacquer or gold onto porcelain
became fashionable in the early part of the
18 century and not only dishes but vases also
th
had lacquer decorations added either in Japan
or Europe. On a grand scale is the garniture
of three vases and covers in the Ashmolean
Museum, Oxford formerly in the collection of
the Duchess of Marlborough, with their richly
lacquered panels which would have reflected
candlelight when on display. Here the areas for
lacquering have been decorated in a rich gold.
110
† £ 12,000-15,000
€ 13,500-16,900 US$ 14,900-18,700
111
111
