Adam's AT HOME 14th June 2023

71 At Home | 14th June 2023 268 A MASSIVE KUTANI ‘BIJIN’ PORCELAIN FLOOR VASE BY THE WORKSHOP OF TASHIRO MONZAEMON, JAPAN, Mikawachi kilns, Meiji period With nice reticulated lion feet shaped handles and a finely painted polychrome decor of bijins (beauties) notably. The base inscribed in red with a mark ‘肥碟山信甫’ (lit. ‘Hichozan Shinpo’), a trademark used by the merchant Tashiro Monzaemon. The base also bears an on site picture of the vase as well as an auction catalogue description. Offered at auction together with a large wooden stand. H (stand excl.): 95 cm - H (stand incl., approx.): 125 cm Provenance (according to the seller): Mealy’s Auction House, 1998, lot 158. € 300 - 400 269 A PAIR OF IMARI ‘THREE FRIENDS OF WINTER’ PORCELAIN DISHES Japan, Meiji period One with an old auction catalogue description to the base. D: 40,5 cm € 200 - 300 270 A JAPANESE BRONZE OVOID VASE, MEIJI PERIOD of ovoid form, decorated in shallow relief with shi-shi dogs playing in an open landscape. 27cm high € 200 - 300 271 A PAIR OF CARVED MAHOGANY AND PARCEL GILT OVAL JARDINIERES each with acanthus rim, the body applied with a band of repeating star motifs, the aprons carved with berries and leaves, on heavy paw feet. 69cm high x 78cm wide € 1,000 - 1,500 272 A MIXED WOOD STORAGE CHEST / CABINET, ICH’UNG JANG Korea, Joseon Dynasty, 19th century Set with veneered probably burlwood and elm panels. Set with a garniture of yellow brass pieces and handles. Opening by numerous drawers and panels. H: 106 cm - L: 107 cm - Depth: 48 cm € 1,800 - 2,200