† A PAIR OF LARGE IMARI PORCELAIN VASES DEPICTING BLOSSOMING FLOWERS

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† A PAIR OF LARGE IMARI PORCELAIN VASES DEPICTING BLOSSOMING FLOWERS Japan, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Each well-potted vase features a baluster-form body supported on a splayed foot, rising to a straight neck with an everted rim. The exterior is finely decorated in polychrome enamels with alternating panels, each depicting luxuriant stalks of peony blossoms, flowering chrysanthemums, or blooming plum branches. These floral scenes are framed by vertical bands of rich gilt foliage set against a deep cobalt-blue ground. Below, the composition is bordered by encircling bands in gilt and red tones, while the upper sections are adorned with additional scrolling tendrils and stylized flower heads, also rendered on a similarly painted cobalt-blue ground. The rim is delicately accented with gilt, completing the elegant and harmonious design. HEIGHT 33.8 cm (each) Auction comparison: Compare a related larger Imari trumpet vase, with similar reserves and gilt accents on a dark blue ground, Edo period, late 17th century, 52 cm high, at Christie’s, Cheyne Walk, An Interior by Victoria Press and a House on Ham Common, The Collection of Tom Craig, 18 November 2015, London, lot 57 (sold for GBP 4,375 or approx. EUR 8,000 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing). 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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