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MUROMACHI PERIOD (16TH CENTURY)
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A Ko-Bizen Chaire [Tea Container]
Muromachi period (16th century)
Of cylindrical form with fat shoulder, the reddish brown body decorated with natural-ash green and black glaze on shoulder, one side of body showing multidimensional keshiki (scenery naturally made in the kiln in the firing process), with gebuta [ivory lid with gold paper on the interior], a rounded fitted kassod wood box with inscription naming it Ko-Bizen Miyamaji [Early Bizen, Road in the Deep Mountains], two shifuku [carrying pouches], with outer box
8.8cm. high (including the lid)
Muromachi period (16th century)
Of cylindrical form with fat shoulder, the reddish brown body decorated with natural-ash green and black glaze on shoulder, one side of body showing multidimensional keshiki (scenery naturally made in the kiln in the firing process), with gebuta [ivory lid with gold paper on the interior], a rounded fitted kassod wood box with inscription naming it Ko-Bizen Miyamaji [Early Bizen, Road in the Deep Mountains], two shifuku [carrying pouches], with outer box
8.8cm. high (including the 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 this item contains 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.