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Unknown — Edo period, late 17th century, the mounts 19th century
Unknown

Edo period, late 17th century, the mounts 19th century

This artwork consists of a pair of silver-mounted Imari bowls from the late 17th century Edo period, with the silver mounts added in the 19th century. The combination demonstrates the Japanese tradition of enhancing ceramic works with precious metal mountings.

Medium
A pair of silver-mounted Imari bowls

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Pursuit of an Ideal: Fine Japanese Works of Art

October 26, 2021

Estimate: $2,000$3,000

Lot 34

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Unknown, Edo period, late 17th century, the mounts 19th century

This artwork consists of a pair of silver-mounted Imari bowls from the late 17th century Edo period, with the silver mounts added in the 19th century. The combination demonstrates the Japanese tradition of enhancing ceramic works with precious metal mountings.

Medium
A pair of silver-mounted Imari bowls
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Pair, Ornate, Historic, Japanese, Imari, Decorative, Edo Period, Ceramic, Silver Mount, Blue And White

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Collected by

Richard Caswell, Sebastián Naranjo, Jonah Handel, Musée d'Art Moderne de Paris, Ethan Elkins, Alex Capecelatro, Mihail Lari, Cleveland Museum of Art