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Lot 209 · Porcelain · H 27 cm花器
INTERIOR VASE “PEACOCK AND GRAPEVINE”
Kutani porcelain, Gyokuho studio, master Mitsuhoshi (Kosei).
Second half of the 20th century, overglaze polychrome enamel decoration, gold.
Estimate
45 000 – 60 000 ₽
- Original box (tomobako)
- Named master
- Dimensions
height — 27 cm.
- Description
A highly artistic interior vase of square section in Kutani porcelain. The walls of the vessel are decorated with fine polychrome painting depicting a peacock surrounded by ripening bunches of grapes on the vine.
- Marks
On the base, the inscription 九谷 (“Kutani”) and the artist’s mark.
- 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.), on the lid of which are inscribed the title of the piece (KabinKabin 花瓶 — a general category of large interior or floor vases for flowers.), the mention of the Gyokuho studio and the master’s signature (“Made by Mitsuhoshi”), authenticated with a red seal impression.