A PAIR OF JAPANESE KUTANI SAKE TOKKURI TAISHO PERIOD (1912-1926) The two ovoid flasks of mostly unglazed stoneware with incised spiral rings running the full length, the front decorated with abstracted vine and leaf motif in silver and gilding, the interior glazed with a creamy grey glaze, splashing out and over the mouth and neck. The base of each with a painted iron-red four-character mark 'Kutani.......' (partly unread). Together with signed tomobako (original box). Each 13.5cm high, 6.5cm diameter Estimate $200-400 Condition: No visible faults or damage to the flasks. Old damage and loss to part of the box. The opinions expressed in the condition reports are a guide only and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Prospective buyers are encouraged to inspect articles for sale at our pre-sale viewing where Leonard Joel staff are available for advice. Leonard Joel makes no guarantee of the originality of mechanical or applied components. Absence of reference to such modifications does not imply that a lot is free from modifications. Absentee bid Telephone bid Bid on Multiple Lots Request a condition report
A PAIR OF JAPANESE KUTANI SAKE TOKKURI TAISHO PERIOD (1912-1926) The two ovoid flasks of mostly unglazed stoneware with incised spiral rings running the full length, the front decorated with abstracted vine and leaf motif in silver and gilding, the interior glazed with a creamy grey glaze, splashing out and over the mouth and neck. The base of each with a painted iron-red four-character mark 'Kutani.......' (partly unread). Together with signed tomobako (original box). Each 13.5cm high, 6.5cm diameter Estimate $200-400 Condition: No visible faults or damage to the flasks. Old damage and loss to part of the box. The opinions expressed in the condition reports are a guide only and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Prospective buyers are encouraged to inspect articles for sale at our pre-sale viewing where Leonard Joel staff are available for advice. Leonard Joel makes no guarantee of the originality of mechanical or applied components. Absence of reference to such modifications does not imply that a lot is free from modifications. Absentee bid Telephone bid Bid on Multiple Lots Request a condition report
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