A LARGE PAIR OF IMARI PORCELAIN BEAKER VASES
A LARGE PAIR OF IMARI PORCELAIN BEAKER VASES
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
Each decorated with polychrome enamels showing panels of stylized flower sprays and birds as well as with a central continuous reserve showing a phoenix in flight.
HEIGHT 40 cm each
Condition: Both show wear and manufacturing flaws, one vase with the upper section repaired.
Provenance: Holzapfel collection, Geneva, Switzerland. This lot was acquired by a third-generation member of the Holzapfel family after 1995 and has remained in the 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 PAIR OF IMARI PORCELAIN BEAKER VASES
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
Each decorated with polychrome enamels showing panels of stylized flower sprays and birds as well as with a central continuous reserve showing a phoenix in flight.
HEIGHT 40 cm each
Condition: Both show wear and manufacturing flaws, one vase with the upper section repaired.
Provenance: Holzapfel collection, Geneva, Switzerland. This lot was acquired by a third-generation member of the Holzapfel family after 1995 and has remained in the family ever since.
13% VAT will be added to the hammer price additional to the buyer's premium - only for buyers within the EU.
