Lot 102
BY TOMINAGA GENROKU (1859-1920)
The first a high shouldered porcelain vase featuring leaves in sometsuke (underglaze blue) and overglaze flowers. The second a high shouldered porcelain vase with overall decoration of typical Chinese Sansui (Moutains & Waterfall) design in sometsuke. The third of baluster form with leaves in underglaze? (are they underglaze or over?) and flowers in bud. (All signed Genroku??) (3) Further information: Tominaga Genroku worked in Takeo, not far from the traditional center for Japanese porcelain production in Arita. His accomplishments include attaining a position as head of the Protection of Cultural Properties Commission, and winning third prize at the Fifth National Industrial Exposition in 1903.
Largest 13.5cm high, 7cm wide
Estimate $600 - $800
no visible faults or damage
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Asian Works of Art
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8406
6:00pm - 24 May 2021
333 Malvern Rd, South Yarra 3141
VIEWING
Viewing:
Friday 21 - Sunday 23 May, 10am-4pm
CONTACT
Chiara Curcio
asianart@leonardjoel.com.au
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