Sale 1352
Kunsthaus Zurich
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19 February 2007
Price realised
CHF 3,840
Estimate
A KORO AND TWO VASES AND COVERS THE FIRST SIGNED GENROKU YONNEN KISEN ZO [MADE BY KISEN IN 1691-SPURIOUS DATING], THE SECOND SIGNED WADAYAMA, THE THIRD SIGNED MEIGYOKU-ZAN ZO, WITH SHIMAZU MON, ALL MEIJI PERIOD (LATE 19TH CENTURY) Each decorated in various coloured enamels and gilt, the first octagonal, with baskets of flowers including plum and chrysanthemums, pierced domed cover with knop finial; the second with two panels of peonies and chrysanthemums, silvered copper cover pressed with flower heads and scrolling foliage on a hammered ground; the third a two-handled vase with panels of flower displays and Buddhistic emblems, silvered cover 15.8cm., 14cm. and 13cm. high (3)
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