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JAPAN, IMARI - 20th CENTURY. Set of porcelain decorated in b…
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245
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JAPAN, IMARI - 20th CENTURY. Set of porcelain decorated in b…
See original version (French)
Estimate €150 - €200
Voluntary lot
Description
JAPAN, IMARI - 20th CENTURY. Set of porcelain decorated in blue underglaze, iron red and gold enamel including :
- A suite of four plates stenciled with flowers in the centre and surrounded by three flower reserves. Diam. 22 cm
- set of four plates decorated with the three winter friends in the centre, surrounded by three reserves decorated with rabbits. Diameter 22 cm
- A bowl decorated with leaves in the centre, surrounded by three reserves decorated with cranes among pines. 22 cm in diameter
- A pair of goblets with a central stencilled design of three winter friends, surrounded by three reserves decorated with flowers. Diameter 21 cm
- A goblet with lacustrine decoration in the centre, surrounded by four reserves of flowers on a geometric background. Diam. 16 cm
- A bowl decorated with the three friends of winter in the centre, surrounded by three reserves decorated with birds. Diam. 21.5 cm
- A bowl decorated with the three winter friends in the centre, surrounded by three reserves decorated with birds and plants. Diameter 22 cm
- A round, covered porcelain box, decorated in blue underglaze, iron red and gold enamel, with floral reserves. The lid in the shape of a shishi holding a ball. Height 14 cm
The Three Friends of Winter are traditional Japanese motifs that recur in Imari porcelain. They represent pine, plum and bamboo, three plants believed to symbolise strength, perseverance and elegance respectively.
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