A LARGE 'FLORAL' IMARI PORCELAIN PLATE
A LARGE 'FLORAL' IMARI PORCELAIN PLATE
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
Painted in underglaze blue and overglaze polychrome enamels and gold on the show side with a central flower-filled vase surrounded by four butterfly medallions, the rim with densely composed ground of lotus scroll under floral reserves. The backside with three flower sprays.
DIAMETER 36.3 cm
Condition: With a small chip to the rim and a hairline as well as a stabilized crack.
Provenance: Holzapfel collection, Geneva, Switzerland. This lot was acquired by the grandfather of Mr. Holzapfel before 1970 and has been in the Holzapfel family ever since.
13% VAT will be added to the hammer price additional to the buyer's premium - only for buyers within the EU.
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A LARGE 'FLORAL' IMARI PORCELAIN PLATE
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
Painted in underglaze blue and overglaze polychrome enamels and gold on the show side with a central flower-filled vase surrounded by four butterfly medallions, the rim with densely composed ground of lotus scroll under floral reserves. The backside with three flower sprays.
DIAMETER 36.3 cm
Condition: With a small chip to the rim and a hairline as well as a stabilized crack.
Provenance: Holzapfel collection, Geneva, Switzerland. This lot was acquired by the grandfather of Mr. Holzapfel before 1970 and has been in the Holzapfel family ever since.
13% VAT will be added to the hammer price additional to the buyer's premium - only for buyers within the EU.
