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A pair of large Imari vases and covers — Edo period, late 17th century

A pair of large Imari vases and covers

Edo period, late 17th century

A pair of large decorative vases with covers featuring the distinctive Imari palette of underglaze blue, overglaze red, and gold enamels characteristic of Edo period porcelain. These monumental vessels exemplify the refined export-quality ceramics produced in late 17th century Japan.

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Auction House · Sotheby's

🔨 Auction Lot

Fine Japanese Works of Art

September 20, 2022

Estimate: $3,000 – $5,000

Lot 39

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A pair of large Imari vases and covers, Edo period, late 17th century

A pair of large decorative vases with covers featuring the distinctive Imari palette of underglaze blue, overglaze red, and gold enamels characteristic of Edo period porcelain. These monumental vessels exemplify the refined export-quality ceramics produced in late 17th century Japan.

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

Related themes

Gold Enamels, Decorative Arts, Japanese Ceramics, Edo Period, Blue And White, 17th Century, Paired Vessels, Imari Porcelain