Discovery-Asian Art, Dolls & Toys
Description:
Four Imari Abalone-shape Bowls, Japan, 19th/20th century, on a short raised foot, decorated with stylized aquatic plants and shells below a scroll band, in underglaze blue and overglaze polychrome enamels, gilt details, two with "Seika nen sei" (Chenghua) mark on base, ht. 1 3/4, dia. to 6 7/8 in.
Estimate $200-300
one with chips to rim, glazing flaws with bumps and pockmarks.
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JapanCarly Babione
Business Administrator & Cataloguer, Discovery auctions
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