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Lot 202 · Porcelain · H 30 cm花器
INTERIOR SPHERICAL VASE (KABIN)
Kutani porcelain, Iro-e Kutani / Sansui style, master Mitsui Tamekichi III.
Second half of the 20th century
Porcelain; overglaze polychrome enamel decoration, gold.
Estimate
150 000 – 180 000 ₽
- Original box (tomobako)
- Named master
- Collection highlight
- Dimensions
height — 30 cm.
- Description
A large porcelain vase of classic spherical maru-tsubo form. Executed in the traditional overglaze polychrome Iro-e Kutani technique. Shaped cartouche windows display a multi-planar sansui landscape (mountains and water) with old pines, pagodas and flying cranes, symbols of longevity. The body of the vase is filled with a complex geometric ornament in the canonical green-and-purple palette.
- Marks
On the base of the vessel, the master’s mark “Tame” (為).
- Contents
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 title of the piece “Iro-e Sansui Hanaike”, the master’s signature and seal (on the underside of the lid, a memorial presentation inscription); an accompanying booklet and the original certificate label of the elite Hankyu Department Store.