Two Kakiemon Floral Bowls

Description:

Two Kakiemon Floral Bowls, Japan, possibly 18th century, both fluted with barbed rims, one decorated with two female figures and a flowering tree to the interior, four floral sprays to the exterior; and one with two floral sprays and two bird roundels between two bands around mouth rim and central well to the interior, two patterned bands around mouth and foot rims to the exterior, all depicted in polychrome enamels and gold, one with a Dorothy Lee Jones collection sticker on base, ht. to 2 1/8, mouth dia. 5 7/8 in.
Estimate $800-1,200

glazing flaws with cracks, pockmarks, and clay impurities, minor surface stain and scratches.


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