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A PAIR OF ARITA STYLE BOWLS
19TH CENTURY
The first with a design of pines and interlocking symbols of tortise shell, scrolling grasses and pagodas with central inner design of a travelling dutchman; the second with designs of crane, grasses and pines - probably intended as a wedding present. (2), 9 x 18cm & 8 x 17cm
Provenance: Belonging to William Percy Wilkinson, hence by decent to his grandson Bill Wilkinson, who bequeathed it to the current owner.
Note: W. P Wilkinson was one of the first Federal Government Analytical chemists. He was instrumental in creating Australia's first Clean Wine Act, not to mentoin publishing several examinations on viticulture.
W. P Wilkinson was also well travelled, spoke seven languages fluently and as a favoured guest of the Meiji emporerer, he travelled extensively through Japan and China during 1900-1910.
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Lot 212
19TH CENTURY
The first with a design of pines and interlocking symbols of tortise shell, scrolling grasses and pagodas with central inner design of a travelling dutchman; the second with designs of crane, grasses and pines - probably intended as a wedding present. (2), 9 x 18cm & 8 x 17cm
Provenance: Belonging to William Percy Wilkinson, hence by decent to his grandson Bill Wilkinson, who bequeathed it to the current owner.
Note: W. P Wilkinson was one of the first Federal Government Analytical chemists. He was instrumental in creating Australia's first Clean Wine Act, not to mentoin publishing several examinations on viticulture.
W. P Wilkinson was also well travelled, spoke seven languages fluently and as a favoured guest of the Meiji emporerer, he travelled extensively through Japan and China during 1900-1910.
Estimate $800 - $1,200
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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