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EDO PERIOD (18TH CENTURY)
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A Seto Chaire [Tea Container]
Edo period (18th century)
Of cylindrical form with relatively fat shoulder, the greyish brown body decorated with variegated reddish brown glaze falling short of the unglazed foot, with gebuta [ivory lid with gold paper on the interior], a silk shifuku [carrying pouch] and tomobako naming the chaire Zensho chaire [Heaven tea container] and kao [cursive monogram]
9.8 cm. high (including lid)
Edo period (18th century)
Of cylindrical form with relatively fat shoulder, the greyish brown body decorated with variegated reddish brown glaze falling short of the unglazed foot, with gebuta [ivory lid with gold paper on the interior], a silk shifuku [carrying pouch] and tomobako naming the chaire Zensho chaire [Heaven tea container] and kao [cursive monogram]
9.8 cm. 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 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.