An unusual water jar (mizusashi). Edo period - image-1

Lot 813 Dα

An unusual water jar (mizusashi). Edo period

Auction 1053 - overview Cologne
05.06.2015, 10:30 - Japanese Art - Woodcut Prints, Paintings, Decorative Arts
Estimate: 600 € - 800 €
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An unusual water jar (mizusashi). Edo period

An unusual water jar (mizusashi) of globular shape, rising on a high foot with small handles in shape of double gourds, the raku-type sherd with an olive-green glaze and four seal characters to one side and gourd vine with leaves and flowers to the other. Small chips to the rim, one handle restored. A black lacquer lid, rest. Edo period.
Height 19.2 cm

Provenance

Old collector's label with the no. 1852; Sir William van Horne (1843-1915) and W. W. Winkworth (1897-1991) (by repute); Offermann & Schmitz, Wuppertal; private collection, Munich