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

A Hirado Mizusashi [Water Jar] and Cover
Edo- Meiji period (19th century)
Oviform, decorated in underglaze blue with two shaped panels, one enclosing a rocky landscape with pavilions, trees and water, another enclosing further mountains and trees, divided by stylised ho-o birds perched on stylised flowerheads and flowers against karakusa design
21cm. wide

Literature
C. Philip Cardeiro, Hirado Ware - Japanese Hirado Porcelain 1640-1909, (1989, California), p.50, cat. no. 10. (the cover is illustrated above)

Exhibited
Japanese Hirado Porcelain 1640-1909, Art Asia Museum exhibition, 9 September – 10 November 1989
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Please note this lot is the property of a consumer. See H1 of the Conditions of Sale.
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