A MASSIVE IMARI 'NANBAN' SHIP CHARGER MEIJI PERIOD, LATE 19TH CENTURY
Estimate $4,000 – $6,000
of shallow saucer shape with broad everted rim, the interior decorated in iron-red, black, green and aubergine enamels and gilt on underglaze blue with a central Dutch ship medallion within a border of dragons among clouds, encircled around the cavetto with pairs of Dutch figures, ship vignettes and faux coats of arms, all reserved on the geometric florette diaper ground, the rim with a band of ribboned objects, the underside with peony sprays and the base with brownish wash and iron-red inscription reading Imari
75 cm diameter
Provenance
Acquired Singapore circa 1995
Private Collection, Sydney
Specialists
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Guy CairnduffHead Arts & DesignMelbourne | Sydney T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Guy Cairnduff |
Geoffrey SmithChairman Australian & International ArtMelbourne | Sydney T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Geoffrey Smith |
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Ann RobertsConsultant Specialist, Asian Art Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Ann Roberts |
Anthony HurlConsultant Specialist Arts & DesignAdelaide T: +61 (0)8 7225 7836 E: Anthony Hurl |
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Brett BallardSenior Specialist Australian & International ArtSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Brett Ballard |
Fiona HaywardSenior Specialist Australian & International ArtMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Fiona Hayward |
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Marlene CartlidgeAdministrator Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Marlene Cartlidge |
Gary SingerChief Executive Officer Australian & International ArtMelbourne | Sydney T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Gary Singer |
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