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TWO SATSUMA CERAMIC KOROS WITH SILVER COVERS, MEIJI TWO SATSUMA CERAMIC KOROS WITH SILVER COVERS, MEIJI Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912) Each of compressed globular form, supported on three small feet. The smaller with a deep-blue ground, decorated in gilt and polychrome enamels with three lobed reserves featuring auspicious objects, the silver cover worked in repoussé and embossed with further auspicious symbols. The larger with a deep-blue ground featuring scrolling vines and heart-shaped leaves, decorated in gilt and polychrome enamels with three circular reserves enclosing a shishi, the fine silver cover worked in repoussé and embossed with a band of lappets in openwork enclosing a design of heart-shaped leaves. Condition: Very good condition with minor wear and manufacturing irregularities. Provenance: Austrian private collection. The smaller Koro with old collector’s labels to the base. Weight: 742 g (total) Dimensions: Height 7.5 cm and 11.5 cm. Mouth diameter 6 cm and 7.2 cm

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TWO SATSUMA CERAMIC KOROS WITH SILVER COVERS, MEIJI TWO SATSUMA CERAMIC KOROS WITH SILVER COVERS, MEIJI Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912) Each of compressed globular form, supported on three small feet. The smaller with a deep-blue ground, decorated in gilt and polychrome enamels with three lobed reserves featuring auspicious objects, the silver cover worked in repoussé and embossed with further auspicious symbols. The larger with a deep-blue ground featuring scrolling vines and heart-shaped leaves, decorated in gilt and polychrome enamels with three circular reserves enclosing a shishi, the fine silver cover worked in repoussé and embossed with a band of lappets in openwork enclosing a design of heart-shaped leaves. Condition: Very good condition with minor wear and manufacturing irregularities. Provenance: Austrian private collection. The smaller Koro with old collector’s labels to the base. Weight: 742 g (total) Dimensions: Height 7.5 cm and 11.5 cm. Mouth diameter 6 cm and 7.2 cm

Estimate 250 - 500 EUR
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vienna, Austria
Galerie Zacke
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