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Lot 246

A JAPANESE MODERNIST VASE BY MIYANAGA TOZAN III (1935-)
HEISEI PERIOD (1989-2019), CIRCA 1990

Moulded in hexagonal form, with carved abstracted water ripples to the surface, covered in a pale bluish-green celadon glaze. Carved signature reading "III TOZAN MIYANAGA" to the base, and an exhibition number "7". Together with its tomobako (original signed Japanese wooden box), and an exhibition pamphlet.
23.5cm high, 23cm diameter

Estimate $1,500 - $2,000

Sold for $6,500

No visible faults or damage


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Miyanaga Rikichi became the third Miyanaga Tozan in 1999 on the death of his father. A master of celadon glazes like his forbears his works are often sculptural reflecting his long association with the avant-garde Sodeisha movement.

Asian Works of Art

AUCTION
Sale: LJ8676
6:00pm - 6 March 2023
333 Malvern Rd, South Yarra 3141

VIEWING
Friday 3 - Sunday 5 March, 10am - 4pm
333 Malvern Road, South Yarra VIC

CONTACT
Carl Wantrup
asianart@leonardjoel.com.au


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