Jewellery and Oriental Works of Art

Online-Only Auction, 23 - 28 November 2022

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Oriental Works of Art

Sold for

ZAR 4 690
Lot 190
  • A Japanese Hirado blue and white koro and cover, Meiji period, 1868-1912


Lot Estimate
ZAR 4 000 - 6 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 4 690

About this Item

A Japanese Hirado blue and white koro and cover, Meiji period, 1868-1912
the bulbous body with reticulated panels, the sides applied with dragon handles, raised on a lobed support, the lower section with a scrolling scaly dragon, on a square-shaped base with incurved corners decorated with small birds, raised on four scroll feet, the pierced cover enclosing a blossom, some damage, minor restoration, 21cm high; a Japanese hirado blue and white vase, Meiji period, 1868-1912, the baluster body moulded with blue and white panels of landscapes, the shoulders moulded in high relief with dragon mask handles, raised on a square indented foot decorated with a cell-diaper border, the neck with Greek-key border, 14,5cm high; and a Japanese hirado blue and white noh mask, Meiji period, 1868-1912, moulded with fierce expression, the interior with sprays of blossom, the horns with restoration, 8cm high
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Provenance

The Property of an Oriental Collector.



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