Sale 1352
Kunsthaus Zurich
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19 February 2007
Price realised
CHF 3,840
Estimate
THREE SATSUMA EWERS THE FIRST SIGNED KINKOZAN ZO, THE SECOND INSCRIBED TOKYO MEISHO [VIEWS OF TOKYO], THE THIRD SIGNED HODOTA ZO, MEIJI PERIOD (LATE 19TH CENTURY) Each decorated in various coloured enamels and gilt, the first with samurai and attendants; the second with fan-shaped panels depicting various scenes including blossom viewing; the third with figures in a temple landscape 14cm., 13cm. and 12cm. high (3)
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