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Lot 167
Sale 2529 - Asian Arts
Sep 13, 2014
6:00AM ET
null / Philadelphia
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$20,000 -
40,000
Lot Description
Very rare and important Japanese Kairakuen ware vase, kabin edo period, first half 19th century
The ovoid vase with everted rim molded and glazed in the Chinese Ming Dynasty fahua style to show 'shou' medallions, lingzhi, lotus and other traditional motifs in turquoise over a deep violet-glazed ground; the unglazed biscuit base with impressed "Made at Kairakuen" four character mark.
H: 11 1/2 in.