Description:
Wucai-style Kutani Ginger Jar and Cover, Japan, oviform with short straight neck, decorated with a dragon-and-cloud design above a blue lappet band with pointed leaves, the semi-domed cover with flanged rim and 'precious jewel' knob, six-character brushed Wanli mark in green cartouche on base, ht. 13 1/2 in.
Estimate $800-1,200
a minor old chip to mouth rim.
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Keywords
JapanSuhyung Kim
Director, Asian Works of Art
508-970-3263
Helen Eagles
Deputy Director, Asian Works of Art
508-970-3132
Asian Works of Art
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