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Lot 305
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Lot 305 · Porcelain酒器・茶器
TEA SET “CHRYSANTHEMUMS AND PEONIES”
Kutani porcelain. Second half of the 20th century, continuous polychrome enamel painting, hand gilding with liquid gold.
Estimate
12 000 – 18 000 ₽
- Set or pair
- Dimensions
height of the teapot c. 12 cm, height of the bowls c. 5.5 cm.
- Description
A vintage collector's tea set comprising a hohin teapot (a traditional handleless teapot for fine teas) and three bowls. The pieces are made of thin-walled, high-quality porcelain and decorated with an exquisite continuous carpet pattern of opening peony and chrysanthemum buds. The rich enamel painting in a warm golden-ochre palette is complemented by the finest hand-drawn details in gold.
- Marks
The base of each piece bears the maker's mark in the form of a red square with the inscription “Kutani” (九谷).