The Hirado Collection of Philip Cardeiro
PROPERTY OF THE C PHILIP CARDEIRO LIVING TRUST (Lots 52-72)

A Group of Hirado Ware
Meiji period (late 19th century)
A pair of candlesticks modelled as boys seated with one leg outstretched, the candle holders in the form of chrysanthemum sprays, decorated in underglaze blue

A pair of figures modelled as a standing man and lady wearing kimono and their hair in traditional style, both with gentle smiles on their faces

A pair of vases of baluster form with two shaped handles, the neck with two raised bands, each vase moulded to each side with a shaped recessed panel, one with an applied chrysanthemum spray and the other with an applied flowering plum, both flowers in high relief and their details realistically rendered

Two models of monkeys, each standing and dressed as a Shinto priest, holding a fan and suzu (Shinto ritual bells), each head and tongue movable, painted in underglaze blue, white and brown enamels
12.5cm. and 13.3cm. high (candlesticks), 13.5cm. and 13.3cm. high (male and female figures respectively), 12.8cm. high each (vases), 15cm. and 11cm. high (monkeys)

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