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Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art (Part 2) and Japanese, Indian & Islamic Ceramics & Works of Art: Lots 280-618)
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Lots: 280-618
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Two small Chinese Export silver vases, late 19th or 20th century, maker's mark of Peiji, retailed by Onn Sing, Singapore, chased with birds amidst bamboo on a matt ground, beneath flared rims, each marked on underside, 8.5cm and 8.8cm high, total weight 123 grams and a Chinese silver 'Dragon' glasses case , chased with two facing dragons enclosing the monogram 'AB' above a longevity character, unmarked, 117 grams, 16cm long and a Japanese silver cannister and cover , Meiji Period, embossed and chased with Irises, the base with 'jungin' mark, 397 grams, 13cm high (4)
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晚清 外銷銀壺等四件
拍品來源：英國私人收藏
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Condition Report:
slightly distorted to the each foot and rims knocked and bent and scratches and wear throughout
a Chinese silver 'Dragon' glasses case with 7cm slip to the bottom half of the silver case and some some small knocks and wear
Japanese cannister and cover in good condition
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A carved white jade mounted silver box , the jade 19th century and carved with two quails in the wheat field, jade plaque 7cm wide and overall height of the box 8cm
嵌白玉安居圖銀盒（玉為十九世紀）
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jade in good condition and silver with tarnished surface
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A collection of four Chinese festive hats , 19th-early 20th century, some with longevity and good fortune symbols, two in orange silk as tigers, a mouse and another applied with silver appliques and metal studs, various sizes 18cm diameter and smaller (4)
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刺繡童帽等一組四件
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Condition Report:
some fading and losses throughout and the one with the silver appliques extensively faded
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Two Chinese blue and white jars , 17th century, one with an Asiatic pheasant perched on a rock from which issue flowering branches, the reverse painted with bamboo, the shoulder with four lug handles, approximately 31cm high and the other vase also painted with an Asiatic pheasant perched on a rock from which issue flowering branches, approximately 29cm high, with one unmatched blue and white cover and the other possibly matching, with an overall height for the of vases and covers approximately 37cm and 38cm (2)
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Property of a Lady, Eaton Square, London
十七世紀 青花花鳥圖將軍罐一對
拍品來源：英國倫敦Eaton Square大宅女士珍藏
Condition Report:
the smaller vase with old sprayed restoration running from the neck down the shoulder covering and overall area of about 12cm x 16cm and the other vase with the lug handles with area of rim restored and the cover with chip to unglazed inner rim but this cover possibly matching the vase but with area of rim restored
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A Japanese Kano School Six-Fold Byobu, painted in inks and colours on paper with gold wash, depicting karako (children) at play near a stream that wanders through a hilly landscape, some boys shelter from the snow within a rustic dwelling, others play with toys around the landscape, unsigned; mounted within a brocaded border and held in a black lacquer support, 18th Century, 283cm high x 127cm high overall
Provenance:
The Property of a Lady
Condition Report: some tears creases and old repairs and staining largely commensurate with age
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An attractive Japanese Six-Fold Byobu , circa 1920, in inks and colour on paper depicting a profusion of tall chrysanthemums in white and orange, mounted within a dark red lacquered support, each panel approximately 166.5cm high x 61cm wide and overall width 349cm
Condition Report:
while attractive and in generally presentable condition the screen has some fading and wear and light damage largely commensurate with age as well as old repairs and marks and light stains throughout and the reverse side with old repairs and hole to paper and other stains and marks see detailed images for a visual reference to condition
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A Japanese Oshi-e Four-Fold Byobu , Meiji Period, circa 1890, depicting retainers and servants escorting their Daimyo in a lengthy procession, they carry parasols and parade emblems as they surround a large cart, in dyed and painted padded silk, a flight of Cranes appears above, inscribed to one corner "Setsu-po" or "Seppo"; all within a brocade silk border and mounted in a black lacquered wood support, each panel approximately 138cm x 58cm and overall approximately 240cm wide
Compare with another signed example by Seppo illustrated, Threads of Silk and Gold , Ashmolean Museum, p.179-180
Condition Report:
some marks losses old repairs and wear throughout an some chips to black lacquer
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A good pair of Japanese Six-Fold Kano School Style Byobu , Edo Period, circa 1820, each painted in inks and colours on a gold squared paper ground with Chinese dignitaries and warriors in stylised landscapes, within a double brocaded silk border and mounted within a black lacquered wood support with elaborately decorated corner reinforcements, unsigned, each panel approximately 178cm x 62cm and overall width 376cm (2)
Condition Report:
overall both in very presentable condition but some damages and repairs commensurate with age including general wear throughout and old paint loss and old repairs and some losses to surface please see additional detailed images of some of area of repair or loss
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A Japanese painting mounted as a kakejiku, depicting Daruma looking up at a wasp, in ink and colours on paper, signed; and six other Japanese paintings (7)
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Most items in a distressed state with numerous losses
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A Japanese Roiro Lacquered Panel , Meiji-Taisho Era, of rectangular form with raised rim, decorated in tones of gold and pink togidashi on roiro with Shoki, the Demon Queller, drawing his sword in pursuit of two fleeing Oni, 69cms x 29cm, unsigned
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A Japanese Jingasa , Late Edo Period, of domed, circular form with downturned rim, lacquered in black with an ochre lacquered mon to the front, the interior lacquered red, 44cm diameter; and a Jingasa, modelled as a sujibachi with upturned brim, russet lacquer to exterior with red panel to the front, interior is nashiji, 31.8cm diameter (2)
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Minor chips and abrasions commensurate with age.
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A Japanese Tsuishu Lacquered Kogo , Meiji Period, of shallow, circular form decorated to the cover with a dragon clutching a tama in its claw, the interior in roiro , unsigned, 10.3cm diameter
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A Group of Three Yari-Saya , Late Edo - Meiji Era, of various forms in painted wood, horsehair and gold lacquer, each mounted on a modern display stand, height overall 38 to 46cm high (3)
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Some slight scuffs and hair loss, commensurate with age and use.
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A Group of Three Yari-Saya , Late Edo Period, each in lacquered wood, one as an inverted double-gourd, each mounted on a later painted wood stand, height overall from 42.5 to 49cm high (3)
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Some wear and rubbing, dents and scuffs.
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An Iron Jizai Okimono in the form of a Skeleton , Mid Edo Period, in the form of an human skeleton with articulated limbs and head, the whole bears a russet patina, height 15cm, unsigned
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A Japanese Jingasa, Late Edo Period, of typical circular form with upturned brim, the textured surface lacquered black with a gilt mon to the from, the interior in red lacquer with kirigane , diameter 45.3cm diameter; a small Jingasa, late Edo Period, of dark red lacquered basket weave surmounted by a metal origame bird motif, diameter 40.2cm diameter (2)
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Slight wear and fading commensurate with age and use, some minor abrasions
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A Japnese Lacquer Jubako, Late Edo Period, of square section and comprising five trays with a flat cover, the whole lacquered in e-nashiji , takamakie , hiramakie , gold foil and kirigane with Manchurian Cranes amid pine trees by a wide river, the interior in red lacquer, dimensions 56cm high, 33.5cm wide, 32cm deep
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Some kirigane and nashiji missing. Slight chips and wear. Some fading.
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A Japanese Lacquer 'Games' Table , Meiji Period, in tsuishu and negoro-nuri , of square form raised on a pierced frieze resting on four cabriole legs, decorated in chinkin-bori with dragons amid swirling clouds, inset with polished wood 'Go' board, the table approximately 43cm x 40cm x 20.5cm high
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A Japanese Lacquer Sword Fitting Collector's Box , Meiji-Taisho Era, composed of five rectangular stacking sections with flat cover, each section fitted out to contain kozuka and tsuba, the exterior decorated in red and gold hiramakie on a wakansanuri ground, 20.5cm x 11.5cm x 10cm
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A Japanese Lacquer Wine Pot , Meiji Period, of typical cylindrical form resting on three stub feet and with looped handle and spout, decorated on the red gound with a Tokugawa mon in gold, the cover similarly embellished, height 16cm x width 25cm,
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Condition Report:
Small chips to rim, wear to feet, slightly dirty.
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A Japanese Namban Iron Tsuba , 18th Century, of square form carved in relief and gold nunome with Chinese emblems and devices, the hitsu-ana plugged in shakudo, approximately 7.7cm diameter, unsigned; and an Iron Choshu School Tsuba , 18th Century, pierced and carved in marubori with armoured warriors beneath a cherry tree, approximately 7cm diameter, unsigned (2)
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A Japanese parcel-gilt 'Chrysanthemum' Kogo or incense box and cover , Meiji Period, circa 1900, signed Shinsetsu to the gilt tablet on the base, the detachable cover and body each cast with chrysanthemum flowers and foliage in high relief, the interior gilded, 6.8cm diameter, 270 grams
Almost identical to another sold, Bonhams, London, 14 May 2015, lot 439
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Adachi Kinjiro: A Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vase , Meiji Period, of slender, ovoid form decorated in colours on a light green ground with cranes in flight above crashing waves, in silver wire, the base bears impressed mark of Adachi Kinjiro, height 8.9cms ; A Cloisonné Enamel Vase of bulbous form resting on a splayed foot, decorated in colours on a dark blue ground with irises and omodaka in a swamp, florettes and scrolling foliage around the mouth, height 9cms; A Cloisonné Enamel Jar and Cover of squat globular form resting on a short foot, decorated on a black ground with stylised leaves and flowers among dragon lozenges, the dome cover en suite, height 7.3cms ; And a Similar Jar decorated on an aventurine ground, lacking cover, height 5cms (4)
Condition Report:
Second and fourth items lacking covers.
Slight pin holes in some.
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A large Japanese model of a Shishi, Meiji Period, seated with one paw raised above a separately modelled brocade ball, lacquered gilding to the ears and forehead, approximately 30cm high x 48cm long
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some old repairs to the underside and some overall wear commensurate with age
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A Japanese bronze vase , Meiji Period, circa 1890, of trumpet form and decorated in relief with a convoluted dragon emerging from amid billowing clouds, impressed foundry mark to base, height 31cm
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A Japanese cast bronze octagonal planter, circa 1830-1844, the sides cast with Zodiac animals, the base cast with Tenpō mark, 22.5cm diameter x 7.2cm high
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A pair of Japanese cloisonné fan-shaped sweetmeat dishes , Meiji Period, circa 1870, one with a flying crane above a pond and the other with birds flying before Mount Fuji, floral borders, 39cm wide (2)
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A decorative collection of Japanese cloisonné chargers , 20th Century, in different sizes and variously decorated with landscapes, birds, flowers, auspicious designs and other geometric patterns, one depicting a spider spinning a web, another with a flock of geese flying before Mount Fuji, from 21.5cm to 31cm
Provenance:
Formerly from the private collection of a British artist, Dorset .
Condition Report: Some overcleaning.
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A Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vase , Meiji Period, of squat, chamfered square form raised on four Jui-head feet and with a cover of similar form with a lotus pod knop, decorated on a red/brown ground with panels of stylised flowers and scrolling foliage, height 11.2cms; a Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Box and Cover , of compressed circular form decorated on the dark blue ground with sparrows amid vines, diameter 7.8cms; a Pair of Cloisonné Enamel Vases , each of ovoid form on a splayed foot, decorated on the cafe-au-lait ground with convoluted dragons between floral borders, height 15.9cms; and a Cloisonné Enamel Vase depicting a crane above prunus on a light blue ground, height 12.7cms (5)
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Condition Report:
Second and Third items chipped and cracked, First item with knop slightly bent
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An attractive Japanese cloisonné vase , Meiji Period, circa 1885, possibly by Goto Seizaburo, unsigned, worked in silver and gilt wire with ducks amongst chrysanthemum and flowering grasses on a blue ground, the shoulder with numerous butterflies on a spider web ground and the neck with four panels of peach, prunus, pomegranate and peonies. 32.5cm high
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bruise to shoulder
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A Korean painted seated wood figure , Joseon Period, of block construction, painted in black and red and with gilded details, inlaid eyes, 21cm high
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loss of some of the painted surface and gilding and cracks and wear
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A Japanese Cast Iron Candle Holder , late Edo Period, circa 1820, modelled as a rolled makimono tied with a cord and standing upright on a splayed base, around the bottom in high relief is a scaly dragon with head raised, height 52cm, unsigned
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A Japanese Yosegi-zaiku Shodana , Meiji-Taisho Era, of tall, rectilinear form comprising a variety of drawers, cupboards and shelves, the central register with quarter-circle hinged shelf-units, the whole decorated in marquetry of contrasting woods with formal diaper designs and symbols, 133cm x 59cm x 33cm
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A Japanese Shopkeeper's Tansu , Late Edo Period, of typical rectilinear form with a hinged lid compartment above three graduated drawers, each with an iron lock plate and bail handle, possibly keyaki wood, 32.5cm 24.5cm x 22cm
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Hasp of top lock missing, all metalwork rusty, some cracks to wood.
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A Japanese Noh robe , Late Edo or early Meiji Period, stitched together in the manner of a Kesa with sections woven with Y-diaper design and others of scrolling kiku flowers and foliage, original coral red silk lining, the robe is padded with raw silk for winter use, 130cm hem to collar x 135cm cuff to cuff
Provenance:
By Family descent
Mme Marie Violet who was a private collector circa 1890-1915
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Condition Report:
Some loose seams original length of sleeves and hem line and some stains near the hem line and where the robe crosses over otherwise good condition.
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A Japanese crepe silk Furisode robe , Edo Period, late 18th or 19th century, decorated on the green ground with pines and chrysanthemums beside a tumbling stream, jakago and scattered fans embellish the scene, in wax-resist dyeing with embroidered high-lights in silk and gold-wrapper thread, the lining in coral silk and weighted to the lower hem, 164cm hem to collar x 125cm cuff to cuff
Provenance:
By Family descent
Mme Marie Violet who was a private collector circa 1890-1915
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Condition Report:
Condition is a bit faded and some marks and possibly the sleeves have been shortened.
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An early Japanese Arita deep bowl, Edo period, second half 17th century, the bowl on ring foot, decorated in vivid green, yellow, red, black and blue enamels, with a central roundel in underglaze with gambling shishi , bordered by chrysanthemums, the exterior with scrolling karakusa , 24 cm diameter
Provenance:
Sotheby's, London, Japanese Prints, Paintings and Works of Art, 14 November 1996, Lot 19
Henry Lawrence Collection (1925-2016) and thence by descent
Exhibited:
Bristol Museum & Art Gallery, Bristol, England, 2002-2023.
Condition Report:
broken in two halves and now repaired and also once riveted and the former rivet holes and edges to the crack now filled the colours to interior very fresh and with only minor scratches mainly to blue and white centre and also a little to the enamels and wear otherwise good other than minor firing faults
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A Japanese Kakiemon 'Three Friends of Winter' dish, Edo period, late 17th century, the eight-lobed dish with chocolate rim, decorated in iron red, green, blue, yellow and black enamels, depicting a bird in a bowing branch of bamboo beneath a pine tree and with a turquoise rock and plum blossom in the foreground, 19cm diameter
Provenance:
Henry Lawrence Collection (1925-2016) no. 97 and thence by descent
Christies South Kensington, 19th November 1992
Condition Report:
extensive damage and restoration
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A large Japanese Arita porcelain charger , Meiji Period, of dished, circular form decorated in underglaze cobalt blue with two dragons rising from crashing waves to ascend into clouds above, the reverse with tama and flames, diameter 56cm diameter
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No discernible damage
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A Japanese Kakiemon dish, Edo period, circa 1670-1700, the circular spirally moulded dish with indented brown glazed rim, decorated in underglaze blue with a central roundel of a tiger beneath bamboo, bordered by coiled dragons chasing sacred pearls, and the Three Friends of Winter , plum blossom, bamboo and pine, running Fuku mark to the reverse, 18.5 cm diameter
Provenance:
Henry Lawrence Collection (1925-2016) and thence by descent
Exhibited:
Bristol Museum & Art Gallery, Bristol, England, 2002-2023
Condition Report:
in good condition with no damage or restoration and examined under UV
By repute this piece was seen by Prof Ohashi the Honorary Advisor and Former Director of of the Kysushu Ceramic Museum on 13th March 2009 when he visited Bristol Museum and he dated it to circa 1670-1690
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A Japanese Kakiemon style blue and white porcelain bowl, Edo period, late 17th century, the deep bowl with everted rim and ring foot, decorated in underglaze blue, the centre with a roundel of a coiled dragon chasing a sacred pearl, the exterior with three-leaf arrowheads (omodaka), the base with kiln mark, 21cm diameter
Provenance
Christie's, New York, Japanese Works of Art, 1 November 1996 , lot 316
Henry Lawrence Collection (1925-2016) and thence by descent
Exhibited:
Bristol Museum & Art Gallery, Bristol, England, 2002-2023.
Condition Report:
Glaze retractions to the exterior
By repute this piece was seen by Prof Ohashi the Honorary Advisor and Former Director of the Kysushu Ceramic Museum on 13th March 2009 when he visited Bristol Museum and he commented that it was one of Oliver Impey's favourite pieces of Japanese porcelain
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A Japanese Shoki Imari blue and white dish, Edo period, mid-17th century, the circular dish with rounded rim and ring foot, decorated in underglaze blue with a hawk in a gnarled tree beneath moonlight, the rim with a band of stylised arrow fletching design, Fuku mark to base,19.5 cm diameter
Provenance:
Christie's, London, Japanese Art and Design, 20 June 2001, Lot 33
Henry Lawrence Collection (1925-2016) and thence by descent
Exhibited:
Bristol Museum & Art Gallery, Bristol, England, 2002-2023
Condition Report:
firing blemishes and minor scratching but no cracks or repairs
By repute this piece was seen by Prof Ohashi the Honorary Advisor and Former Director of the Kysushu Ceramic Museum on 13th March 2009 when he visited Bristol Museum and he dated it to circa 1640 and mentioned that it had typical rim pattern resembling wood and also said it was of good quality and fired in same kiln as Ko-Kutani types for the domestic market
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A Shoki Imari small blue and white dish, Edo period, mid-17th century, the shallow dish with broad rim and ring foot, decorated in underglaze blue with wind-tousled reeds,14 cm diameter
Provenance:
Henry Lawrence Collection (1925-2016) and thence by descent
Exhibited:
Bristol Museum & Art Gallery, Bristol, England, 2002-2023
Condition Report:
some firing blemishes including a glaze blister on rim and kiln warp but no cracks or repairs and examined under UV
By repute this piece was seen by Prof Ohashi the Honorary Advisor and Former Director of the Kysushu Ceramic Museum on 13th March 2009 when he visited Bristol Museum and he dated it to circa 1640 and said it was from the Sarugana or Kamanotsuji kiln and made for the domestic market
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A Shoki Imari blue and white vase, Edo period, mid 17th century, oviform with high neck and ring foot, decorated in underglaze blue with lightly painted pine and bamboo, the neck with a band of scrollwork, unglazed foot, 13.5 cm high
Provenance:
Henry Lawrence (1925-2016), collection no. 119 and thence by descent
Exhibited:
Bristol Museum & Art Gallery, Bristol, England, 2002-2023
Condition Report:
some firing blemishes and crazing to glaze but no cracks or repairs
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An Arita blue and white vase, decorated with floral panels, mounted and wired as a lamp , 56cm high overall
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Condition Report:
With wear, marks, knocks and scratches as per age, handling, use, and cleaning. Unexamined under mounts which are fixed in place- restoration visible to neck with chip with lacquered repair and glazing flaws around base, some firing spots visible throughout the main body.
ELECTRICAL GOODS. Sold with a 2025 portable appliance test (PAT) certificate, Fitted with round pin plug
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A Japanese Imari vase and cover , early 18th century, painted with panels of flowers and foliage, 39cm high
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two areas of rim restored on the cover approximately 10cm long x 1.5cm wide and 8cm x 1.5cm and with old overspray to both and gilding worn on lion dog finial
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Two Japanese Kutani dishes, Meiji or Taisho Period, both circular dishes with slightly raised rim, decorated in iron red, green, blue, yellow, aubergine and black enamels, with the first with a figure in Chinese dress looking out over a mountainous landscape with pavilions and pagodas, the other similarly decorated with tiled rooftop dwellings, pine and other foliage nestled amongst tall mountain crags, 18cm diameter (2)
Provenance:
Bonhams New York, Fine Japanese Works of Art, 19th March 2013, part lot 2325
Henry Lawrence Collection (1925-2016) and thence by descent
Exhibited:
Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, Bristol, England, 2002-2023
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Condition Report:
in good condition other than some firing blemishes and light crazing to glaze throughout
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A Shoki-Imari blue and white dish , Edo period, mid-17th century, the circular dish with narrow rim and slightly raised foot, elegantly painted in underglaze blue with a butterfly above grapevine, the rim with a pale blue wash, 18.5 cm diameter
Provenance:
Henry Lawrence (1925-2016), collection no. 137a and thence by descent
Exhibited:
Bristol Museum & Art Gallery, Bristol, England, 2002-2023
Condition Report:
firing faults and small areas of brown staining and kiln residue, areas of glaze retraction
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A large Japanese Imari Charger , Edo Period, late 17th century or early 18th century, this dish with wide rim decorated birds including cranes in various coloured enamels and gilt with a central roundel of a vase of flowers bordered by peony, 50cm diameter
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Condition Report:
large semi circular piece broken approximately 40cm long x 12cm and now restored and another crack that runs from rim to well of dish restored measuring approximately 17cm long and wear to gilding throughout
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A Japanese Satsuma reticulated basket and cover, Meiji period, late 19th or early 20th century, by Okamoto Ryozan, signed to base and with original paper labels, 9cm high
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A Japanese Arita Erotic porcelain model of a kneeling Bijin , Meiji Period, she is dressed in an elaborate robe which has parted beneath her skirts to reveal all, decorated in underglaze blue and overglaze enamels with chrysanthemums and bamboo fences amid stylised snowflakes, height 17.5cm
Condition Report:
some wear to enamels and gilding
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An attractive pair of Japanese Kakiemon type models of tigers , Edo Period or later (19th or 20th century), seated on their hind quarters, decorated in yellow and black enamels with iron-red details and turquoise eyes, on raised tree stump bases glazed in iron-red, 26.5cm high (2)
Compare with a similar earlier pair sold Christies London, Japanese Art and Design, 2012, lot 243
Related earlier examples can be seen in China Summer Palace, Drottningholm, belonging to the King of Sweden, illustrated in Soame Jenyns, R, Kakiemon Wares, pl. 10a: TOCS vol. 15, 1937-1938. Two earlier pairs are also illustrated in Nihon Toji Taikei, vol. 20, Kakiemon, pl. 87, and in Porcelain for Palaces, The Fashion for Japan in Europe (1650-1750), pl. 168. Another earlier tiger is illustrated by Hideo Kurita, Imari, (Kurita Museum, 1975), pl. 8. Kurita suggests that these were first made by special order of the Dutch East India Company which exported it to Western Europe during the Kanbun period (1661-1672).
Condition Report:
both in good condition other than minor wear and one with firing crack to underside unglazed base
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A rare Japanese Arita garniture , Edo Period, circa 1700, painted in the Imari palette, comprising three baluster jars with lids and two smaller beakers with trumpet necks, the reticulated ogee-topped panels to the front of the bodies decorated with flowers including chrysanthemum and peony amongst foliage , the baluster vases and covers 30cm high and the height of the slender vases, 18cm (5)
Provenance:
Private Collection
Condition Report:
One trumpet vase with restored neck and other with chip to base and one cover knop re-stuck and other covers with small chips.
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A large Carved giltwood Buddha , Mandalay Period, the youthful figure with glass inset eyes, depicted standing, one hand holding a myrobalan fruit. The embellished headdress and draped robes hanging in gathered folds bejewelled with coloured mirror glass insets The figure standing on a lotus bloom above a square block plinth , 178cm high including base, 78cm wide, 23cm x 23cm at base
Condition Report:
With wear, marks, knocks and scratches commensurate with age and use
Some old chips, splits, and losses
Attached to base, but has wobble/movement
Losses to head, please see images
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A Mon-Dvaravati style alloy model of Buddha, Thailand, possibly 17th or 18th century, the figure approximately 19cm high, attached to a later stand
Provenance:
Private Collection
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Condition Report:
some damages and old repairs
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Four mirrored inlaid lacquer panels, Burma, late 19th or 20th century, forming an semi-circle, each panel approximately 93cm high x 58cm wide x 7cm deep
Provenance:
Private Collection
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Condition Report:
some overall wear and a few losses largely commensurate with age
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