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The Property of a Gentleman

Hamada Shoji (1894-1978) | A stoneware pitcher | Showa period, 20th century

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Lot Closed

November 5, 04:35 PM GMT

Estimate

1,200 - 1,800 GBP

Lot Details

Description

The Property of a Gentleman

Hamada Shoji (1894-1978) 

A stoneware pitcher

Showa period, 20th century


the tapering, cylindrical body with three ridges and handle, decorated overall in dark green and nuka glazes; with fitted wood storage box (tomobako) signed Shoji and with artist's mongama seal, and titled Do-himokabin (Vase with ridges)

21.5 cm., 8½ in. high (the vase)