DuMouchelles
Live Auction

Sterling Silver, Fine Porcelain & Designer Clothing

Sat, May 21, 2016 11:00AM EDT - Sun, May 22, 2016 11:00AM EDT
Lot 1115

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 22", W 14":A footed urn with hand painted scenes and geometric ornamentation accented by gilt paint and a Fu lion and ball finial. Meiji period (1868-1912). From the estate of Barbara K. Wrigley of Grosse Pointe Farms.

Condition

Large repairs and restoration noted throughout and to the bottom. There are significant losses to the gilt of the back of the fu lion's mane. One 'spike' at the side of the lion has been repaired.