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EDO PERIOD (19TH CENTURY) AND EDO PERIOD (18TH CENTURY)
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A Bizen Chaire and A Takatori Chaire [Tea Container]
Edo period (19th century) and Edo period (18th century)
The Bizen chaire with round shoulder, decorated with natural matt brown glaze with green speckles, some brownish green splashes falling from the shoulder, multiple horizontal green lines to the body; the Takatori chaire with two small lug handles to the sloping shoulder, a horizontal line to the middle part of body, decorated with reddish brown glaze falling short of the unglazed foot, overlaid by greenish ochre glaze broadly falling from the shoulder, both with gebuta [ivory lids with gold paper to the interior]
8.2cm. and 10.5cm. high (including lid)
Edo period (19th century) and Edo period (18th century)
The Bizen chaire with round shoulder, decorated with natural matt brown glaze with green speckles, some brownish green splashes falling from the shoulder, multiple horizontal green lines to the body; the Takatori chaire with two small lug handles to the sloping shoulder, a horizontal line to the middle part of body, decorated with reddish brown glaze falling short of the unglazed foot, overlaid by greenish ochre glaze broadly falling from the shoulder, both with gebuta [ivory lids with gold paper to the interior]
8.2cm. and 10.5cm. high (including lid)
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
Sale room notice
Please note these items contain elephant ivory. The US has recently changed its rules on the import of elephant ivory. Please see the back of the catalogue for more information.