A Japanese Imari Trumpet Vase
Edo period (late 17th century)
Decorated in typical coloured enamels and gilt on underglaze blue, with eight panels in the form of poem papers [tanzaku], depicting auspicious motifs, squirrels, grapes and peaches on a gilt ground of chrysanthemum, beneath bands of stylised flowers and foliage
51.2cm. high
A Japanese Imari Trumpet Vase
Edo period (late 17th century)
Decorated in typical coloured enamels and gilt on underglaze blue, with eight panels in the form of poem papers [tanzaku], depicting auspicious motifs, squirrels, grapes and peaches on a gilt ground of chrysanthemum, beneath bands of stylised flowers and foliage
51.2cm. high
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