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Lot 235 · Porcelain · H 25 cm花器
WALL VASE (KAKEHANAIRE) “BAMBOO”
Shoun workshop, Arita / Nabeshima porcelain. Saga Prefecture, second half of the 20th century, underglaze relief, celadon glaze.
Estimate
20 000 – 28 000 ₽
- Original box (tomobako)
- Dimensions
height — 25 cm.
- Description
A rare collectible single-flower vase (kakehanaire) made in the canonical form of a cut bamboo stem, takefushi. The piece is covered with an exquisite translucent celadon glaze of deep mint-green and decorated with delicate underglaze relief in the form of bamboo leaves. The back of the vase is flat, with an original hole for hanging on a wall.
- Contents
Paulownia-wood 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.), the front of the lid inscribed with the calligraphic name of the piece “KabinKabin 花瓶 — a general category of large interior or floor vases for flowers.” (花瓶) and the impression of the personal seal of the master “Shoun”.