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Thu, Jun 18, 2020 01:00PM EDT
Lot 41

Large Japanese Fukagawa Imari Lidded Jar

Estimate: $300 - $500

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ovoid form, underglaze, gilt, and enamel decorated depicting continuous scenes of a lush bamboo grove with birds, iron red, cobalt, and gilt ruyi borders, lid with foo dog finial with movable ball under paw, underglaze blue Fukagawa mark with orchid to lid interior, 15 x 14-1/2 in. - Provenance: Collected in Shanghai, China prior to 1902 by Frederick and Margaret Haskell; By descent in family to Frances Arnold; Private Collection, Newnan, Georgia - Note: Objects from this personal collection were acquired in Shanghai, China between the years 1862-1902. They were collected by Frederick and Margaret Haskell. Mr. Haskell was the owner of the Japan and China Trading Company. The couple retired to Lake Weir Florida in 1902, bringing these collected objects with them to the United States and they descended through the family to current day. These objects are now being offered to the public for the first time by Brunk Auctions.Click Here to Read the History of this Important Collection

Condition

chip to jar rim, lid with two repaired breaks to flange, some minor losses to decoration, light wear and small divots to base, scattered pin holes, faint seam (as made), light wear and surface abrasions consistent with age and use