Lot Essay
This is probably a special order for Europe and would have been mounted with a gilt cover and possibly used as a scent bottle.
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EDO PERIOD (LATE 17TH/EARLY 18TH CENTURY)
Details
A rare miniature Kakiemon flask
Edo Period (Late 17th/early 18th Century)
Of rectangular form, decorated in iron-red, green, blue and black enamels and gilt, each side alternately with a spray of flowers and foliage and karako [Chinese children], the shoulder with arabesque, very minor old wear
2.1/8in. (5.3cm.) high
Edo Period (Late 17th/early 18th Century)
Of rectangular form, decorated in iron-red, green, blue and black enamels and gilt, each side alternately with a spray of flowers and foliage and karako [Chinese children], the shoulder with arabesque, very minor old wear
2.1/8in. (5.3cm.) high