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A pair of large Imari dishes — Edo period, late 17th century

A pair of large Imari dishes

Edo period, late 17th century

A pair of large Imari porcelain dishes from the late 17th century Edo period, characterized by their distinctive blue underglaze decoration combined with overglaze enamels and gilding. These Japanese ceramics exemplify the refined aesthetic of the period.

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Auction House · Sotheby's

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Pursuit of an Ideal: Fine Japanese Works of Art

October 26, 2021

Estimate: $4,000 – $6,000

Lot 32

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A pair of large Imari dishes, Edo period, late 17th century

A pair of large Imari porcelain dishes from the late 17th century Edo period, characterized by their distinctive blue underglaze decoration combined with overglaze enamels and gilding. These Japanese ceramics exemplify the refined aesthetic of the period.

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Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Porcelain, Japanese, Decorative Arts, Edo Period, 17th Century, Imari Ware