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EACH SIGNED SHOKAKEN, MEIJI PERIOD, LATE 19TH CENTURY
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A PAIR OF JAPANESE BRONZE LARGE VASES LATER MOUNTED AS LAMPS
EACH SIGNED SHOKAKEN, MEIJI PERIOD, LATE 19TH CENTURY
Each ovoid vase with flared foot on raised stand supported by mythical creatures, decorated overall in high relief with various scenes of children playing with puppies surrounded by further stylised mythical creatures; each with glass globe decorated in gilt with dragons
The vases: 16 1⁄8 in. (41 cm.) high
Overall: 24 5⁄8 in. (62.5 cm.) high
EACH SIGNED SHOKAKEN, MEIJI PERIOD, LATE 19TH CENTURY
Each ovoid vase with flared foot on raised stand supported by mythical creatures, decorated overall in high relief with various scenes of children playing with puppies surrounded by further stylised mythical creatures; each with glass globe decorated in gilt with dragons
The vases: 16 1⁄8 in. (41 cm.) high
Overall: 24 5⁄8 in. (62.5 cm.) high
Provenance
Acquired from Akko van Acker Antiquités, Paris.
Special notice
This lot has been imported from outside of the UK for sale and placed under the Temporary Admission regime. Import VAT is payable at 5% on the hammer price. VAT at 20% will be added to the buyer’s premium but will not be shown separately on our invoice.
Following the auction, this lot will be stored at Crozier Park Royal and will be available for collection from 12.00pm on the second business day after the sale. Please call Christie’s Client Service 24 hours in advance to book a collection time at Crozier Park Royal. All collections from Crozier Park Royal will be by pre-booked appointment only. Tel: +44 (0)20 7839 9060 I Email: cscollectionsuk@christies.com.
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Charlotte Young
Associate Director, Specialist
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