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AN EARTHENWARE URN ON STAND
MEIJI PERIOD (LATE 19TH CENTURY), SIGNED DAI NIHON KYOTO TOJIKI GOSHIGAISHA RYOZAN
The globular urn with curled handles and domed, spire cover decorated in richly colored enamels and gilt with three friezes of villas in river landscapes, figures or numerous fruit and vegetables, each separated by bands of gilding, the collar encircled by stacked rings of formal brocade, geometric patterns and flowers, the waisted foot matching; the square stand supported on four bracket feet decorated in matching enamels with figures engaged in various pursuits, identical signature on bases of urn and stand- 16 1/2 in. (41.9 cm.) high overall, cover restored
MEIJI PERIOD (LATE 19TH CENTURY), SIGNED DAI NIHON KYOTO TOJIKI GOSHIGAISHA RYOZAN
The globular urn with curled handles and domed, spire cover decorated in richly colored enamels and gilt with three friezes of villas in river landscapes, figures or numerous fruit and vegetables, each separated by bands of gilding, the collar encircled by stacked rings of formal brocade, geometric patterns and flowers, the waisted foot matching; the square stand supported on four bracket feet decorated in matching enamels with figures engaged in various pursuits, identical signature on bases of urn and stand- 16 1/2 in. (41.9 cm.) high overall, cover restored