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April 2024: Day Two

Fri, Apr 19, 2024 11:00AM EDT
Lot 1228

Japanese Hirado Ware Porcelain Covered Jar, Foo Dog Mounts, Unsigned, Ca. 19th C., H 9.5" Dia. 9.5"

Estimate: $400 - $800

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $5
$30 $10
$100 $25
$400 $50
$900 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$150,000 $10,000

Four blue on white hand painted panels with imaginative landscape and aerial scenes separated by incised grid panels surmounted by four foo monster heads with horns and foo dog finial with paw on ball. in full relief. Heads have holes for nostrils as well as inset porcelain bead eyes. Cover is surmounted by a foo dog with paws on ball. jar was hand turned on wheel. Provenance: Property of a Prominent Grosse Pointe, MI Collector

Condition

Cover fits very tight. Good condition. No chips. Tiny flake off of one horn. No cracks. jw | Please note all lots show signs of wear commensurate with age and use, and the lack of a statement regarding condition does not imply the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from defects or the effects of aging. Unless otherwise stated, all information provided is the opinion of DuMouchelles' specialists. Should you have any specific questions regarding the condition of this lot, please use the “Request Condition Report” or “Ask a Question” buttons or email conditions@dumoart.com.

Property of a Prominent Grosse Pointe, MI Collector