Description
Large Japanese Arita ware blue and white porcelain vase of octagonal, baluster form, 18th century. Depicting two large karashishi lions among lush foliage with a dynamic phoenix form flying above the flowering peonies and bamboo shoots. The lid decorated similarly with a pointed finial.
Provenance: Bonhams, London, "Export Art of the China Trade," 18 March 2003, Lot 241; The Distinguished Collection of Leo & Doris Hodroff.
Height: 34 1/2 in x diameter: 16 in.
Provenance: Bonhams, London, "Export Art of the China Trade," 18 March 2003, Lot 241; The Distinguished Collection of Leo & Doris Hodroff.
Height: 34 1/2 in x diameter: 16 in.
Condition
There is a crack along the center of the lid, primarily visible along the underside. There are several hairline cracks radiating from the larger crack, particularly along the finial. There is a horizontal crack with toned glue repair along the lower rim of the lid. There are four large chips along the upper rim of the vessel. Light wear to the footrim. Light dust gathered along the interior.
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Lrg Japanese Arita Ware Porcelain Baluster Vase
Estimate $3,000-$6,000
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