JAPANESE RED FOIL CLOISONNE VASE, GINBARI
Hiroaki Ota (1913-1991), footed bulbous-form
red foil, also known as akasuke, pigeon blood cloisonne
decorated with birds and bamboo leaves; neck and base with silver rim, 13", with original wood box, on carved stand
Incised in the silver base rim OTA (Hiroaki Ota) Made in Occupied Japan
It is purported that the information incised into the silver base rim was added to pass customs when it was brought back to America from Japan by a GI after the war.
Excellent condition.
Estimate: $800 - $1,200
Realized: $600 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 224 : JAPANESE RED FOIL CLOISONNE VASE, GINBARI
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