Sale 1352
Kunsthaus Zurich
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19 February 2007
Price realised
CHF 4,200
Estimate
TWO PAIRS OF SATSUMA VASES THE FIRST SIGNED SATSUMA AND WITH THE SHIMAZU MON, THE SECOND SIGNED RYOZAN, MEIJI PERIOD (LATE 19TH CENTURY) Each decorated in various coloured enamels and gilt, the first with figurative and wintry landscapes; the second of double-gourd form with figurative scenes and monkeys 10cm. and 11cm. high (4)
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