Asian Art Auction

December 02, 2013

LOT 16

Lot 16

Rare Ko-Imari Wine Jar With Figure of Bacchus, Edo Period, 18th Century

Rare Ko-Imari Wine Jar With Figure of Bacchus, Edo Period, 18th Century
Lot 16 Details
Rare Ko-Imari Wine Jar With Figure of Bacchus, Edo Period, 18th Century

Probably for the Dutch market,and depicting the Greek God of wine perched on a rounded drum-form stand holding a wine glass in one hand and a bottle in the other, the figure adorned in decorated clothing patterned with floral designs
height 14.2" — 36 cm.

Estimate $3,000-$4,000

Realised: $28,800
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Rare Ko-Imari Wine Jar With Figure of Bacchus, Edo Period, 18th Century
  • Rare Ko-Imari Wine Jar With Figure of Bacchus, Edo Period, 18th Century
Provenance:

Private Collection, Philadelphia; by descent.

Note:

A near identical example is published in ‘Exchange Between East and West in Ceramics’ Idemitsu Museum of Arts, Tokyo 2008, no. 154.

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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