A RARE KO-IMARI BOTTLE VASE WITH SHISHI AND PEONY
A RARE KO-IMARI BOTTLE VASE WITH SHISHI AND PEONY
Japan, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
The globular body rising from a straight foot to a slender neck with everted lip, the sides enameled and gilt with two fierce shishi, one snarling and the other leaping, with bushy manes and tails, as well as leafy peony sprays growing from rockwork with a reishi fungus to one side, all below a band of stiff leaves below the gilt rim.
HEIGHT 26.5 cm
Condition: Very good condition with minor surface wear and some firing flaws.
Provenance: French private collection.
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A RARE KO-IMARI BOTTLE VASE WITH SHISHI AND PEONY
Japan, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
The globular body rising from a straight foot to a slender neck with everted lip, the sides enameled and gilt with two fierce shishi, one snarling and the other leaping, with bushy manes and tails, as well as leafy peony sprays growing from rockwork with a reishi fungus to one side, all below a band of stiff leaves below the gilt rim.
HEIGHT 26.5 cm
Condition: Very good condition with minor surface wear and some firing flaws.
Provenance: French private collection.
