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Lot 104 · Ceramics · ⌀ 23.5 cm陶磁器

STUDIO CERAMIC DISH “MONSTERA LEAF”

Kusunoki workshop. Second half of the 20th century

Ceramics; hand-formed, celadon glaze.

Estimate

12 000 – 16 000 ₽

  • Original box (tomobako)
Dimensions

diameter — 23.5 cm.

Description

A dish of complex shape, made by hand-forming.

The silhouette of a monstera leaf is inlaid with a glossy turquoise-green glaze, creating an expressive, sculptural contrast with the matt body.

Marks

On the base, the artist’s signature “Kusunoki”.

Contents

Original wooden box (tomobakoTomobako 共箱 — an authentic box of valuable, seasoned wood (often paulownia), made specially for a particular piece. On the lid the master or owner personally inscribes in ink the calligraphic title of the object, his signature and the impression of a personal seal. It is the principal certificate of authenticity.) with the artist’s inscription “Celadon dish with leaf pattern”, the master’s signature and an impression of his personal seal.

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