† A PAIR OF IMARI PORCELAIN ‘CHRYSANTHEMUM’ TOKKURI (SAKE FLASKS)

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† A PAIR OF IMARI PORCELAIN ‘CHRYSANTHEMUM’ TOKKURI (SAKE FLASKS) Japan, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Each square flask has sloping shoulders tapering to a flat base and a short neck with an everted rim. Decorated in polychrome enamels and gilt, the sides show panels of chrysanthemums framed by cobalt-blue borders with gilt scrolls. The shoulders bear cartouches with chrysanthemum blooms in iron-red and gilt on a cobalt ground. The necks feature an iron-red dragon beneath double blue lines, the rims are gilt, and the unglazed bases reveal the buff ceramic body. HEIGHT 22.6 cm (each) Auction comparison: Compare a related pair of Imari sake bottle vases (tokkuri) with flowering chrysanthemum blossoms, Edo period, c. 1800, 26.6 cm high, at Christie’s, Japanese and Korean Art, dated c. 1800, New York, lot 128 (sold for USD 7,475 or approx. EUR 6,500 converted). 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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