Lot 290
SIGNED ARITA-YAKI, 20TH CENTURY
of baluster shape, the central cartouche theme of Botan-shishi or Peony and Shishi (Foo Dog), a traditional decorative theme in Japanese art seen as symbolic of nobility and authority. The background in a combination of scrolling grasses and flowers in both underglaze blue and overglaze gold enamel. Cover with continuing theme and tama (buddhist pearl) finial, 86cm high
Estimate $1,000 - $2,000
In very good condition with no faults
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The Collection of a Curator & Collector, New South Wales
The shishi, lion-dog, is the guardian of temples and the peony is regarded as the king of flowers.
Asian Art, Classic Furniture & Objects
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8176
11:00am - 14 May 2017
333 Malvern Rd, South Yarra 3141
VIEWING
Melbourne (lots 1-249) & Sydney (lots 250-484)
10 May 9am-8pm
11-12 May 10am-5pm
13 May 10am-4pm
CONTACT
Chiara Curcio
chiara.curcio@leonardjoel.com.au
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