Lot 58
  • 58

AN ARITA TUREEN EDO PERIOD, LATE 17TH CENTURY |

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description

  • 31.2 cm, 12 1/4  in.
the deep bowl with domed cover surmounted by a karashishi finial decorated in underglaze blue in the Kakiemon style with a continuous mountainous landscape 

Condition

The cover and bowl are in good condition.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

Catalogue Note

A similar example in the Soame Jenyns collection is on view at the Fitzwilliam Museum Cambridge, collection no. J53. For further examples see Kyushu Ceramic Museum, The Shibata Collection (Saga-prefecture, 1991) part 2, p.178, no.516 and The Toguri Museum of Art, Ko-Imari [Old Imari ware] (Tokyo, 1991), p.124, no.267