Lot 43
MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912)
Of spherical form with a long, slender neck, finely decorated with plum blossoms to the body in raised blue and white enamels and raised gilding below a brocade lappet border to the neck. Three character mark in black enamel to the base reading 'Tozan Zo'.
24.5cm high, 12cm diameter
Estimate $2,000 - $3,000
No visible faults or damage. No wear to the gilding, no staining to the body.
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Ito Tozan I was one of only five ceramicists to be appointed 'Teishitsu Gigei-in' (Imperial Household Artist) in the Meiji Period in Japan. He was appointed for his mastery of enamelling and gilding on the traditional Kyoyaki body.
Asian Works of Art
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8670
6:00pm - 5 December 2022
333 Malvern Rd, South Yarra 3141
VIEWING
Friday 2 - Sunday 4 December, 10am - 4pm
333 Malvern Road, South Yarra VIC
CONTACT
Dominic Kavanagh
asianart@leonardjoel.com.au
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