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How tall is an antique Japanese Imari pot?

How tall is an antique Japanese Imari pot?

Japanese Imari four tier porcelain box and cover, of cylindrical form, decorated with reserves of birds and flowers, in cobalt surround, height 23 cm Antique Japanese Imari pot and saucer, character marks to base, width 15.5 cm

Is the trinket box still in good condition?

The box seems to be in good condition. The blue and green enamels, including the floral bud feet, are intact and quite beautiful. *The estimates provided are preliminary only and subject to change based on firsthand inspection and further research.

What kind of design does Imari porcelain have?

The earliest Imari porcelains are blue and white and generally simpler in design than later pieces. However, Imari soon evolved to include rich ornamentation in jewel-like cobalt blues, bright reds, greens and golds. Imari porcelain often features intricate designs of animals, flowers, patterns or symbolic objects.

Where was the silver trinket box originally made?

Made in the early 20th century in Europe, the filigreed silver box was used for prized smalls and jewelry. The finely wrought wirework box may originally have been lined with satin so that small objets de vertu placed inside would not fall through the openwork design. The box seems to be in good condition.

Japanese Imari four tier porcelain box and cover, of cylindrical form, decorated with reserves of birds and flowers, in cobalt surround, height 23 cm Antique Japanese Imari pot and saucer, character marks to base, width 15.5 cm

The earliest Imari porcelains are blue and white and generally simpler in design than later pieces. However, Imari soon evolved to include rich ornamentation in jewel-like cobalt blues, bright reds, greens and golds. Imari porcelain often features intricate designs of animals, flowers, patterns or symbolic objects.

How tall is an Imari Cup and saucer?

First period Worcester cup and saucer, Imari style decoration with Kakiemon flowers in compartments. Underglaze blue seal mark with red enamel crescent. England, circa 1775. Antique Japanese Imari food dome late 19th century, height 21 cm approx.

How tall is a Japanese Imari umbrella cover?

Japanese Meiji period Imari porcelain umbrella well, of cylindrical form, decorated with flowering trees and birds, surrounded by flowers, in rich tones of red, orange, blue and gold, height 61 cm Japanese Imari four tier porcelain box and cover, of cylindrical form, decorated with reserves of birds and flowers, in cobalt surround, height 23 cm