An Exceptional Pair of Tetsubin with Lacquer Lids, Japan, Edo Period, 18th/19th Century

Lot #1166 - An Exceptional Pair of Tetsubin with Lacquer Lids, Japan, Edo Period, 18th/19th Century

Auction House:

Theodore Bruce
Sale Name:

Chinese, Japanese & Asian Decorative Arts
Sale Date:

11 Feb 2018 ~ 10.30am
Lot #:

1166
Lot Description:

An Exceptional Pair of Tetsubin with Lacquer Lids, Japan, Edo Period, 18th/19th Century
trough shaped spouts, the tea pot handles have a carved & molded decoration, flowering prunus in gold & silver on the lids & a central flower knop, a paulownia wood storage box, impressed & raised inscriptions [3]
H 17, L 16 cm
Provenance:

Collection of a former Australian Diplomat
Notes:

Matching teapots used for pouring sake at wedding celebrations.
Estimate:

A$400 - 600
Realised Price:

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Category:

Oriental

This Sale has been held and this item is no longer available. Details are provided for information purposes only.