DuMouchelles
Live Auction

Sterling Silver, Fine Porcelain & Designer Clothing

Sat, May 21, 2016 11:00AM EDT - Sun, May 22, 2016 11:00AM EDT
Lot 1114

JAPANESE SATSUMA EARTHENWARE COVERED URN

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000

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

JAPANESE SATSUMA EARTHENWARE COVERED URN, MEIJI PERIOD, H 24", W 12":Depicting a seated Guanyin figure finial on the lid, with 2 figure and ring handles, fired gold accents, all on a pedestal base with 6 paw feet. A total of three pieces. Meiji period (1868-1912). From the estate of Barbara K. Wrigley of Grosse Pointe Farms.

Condition

There are numerous areas of wear to the paint at the gilt decoration, there is a small area of black touch-up paint near the figural handle at the rim.   The lid has overall repair. Please note ONE OF THE HEADS IS BROKEN OFF.