Lot 107

An impressive 19th century 'Japonesque' tole peinte amphora

Auction: 25 June 2008 at 12:00 BST
£840
Description
of large proportions, the shouldered baluster form with detachable zinc liner and scroll handles terminating in double swan necks, each naturalistically modelled, the body decorated with cranes in foliate waterside landscapes, on a foliate painted spreading circular foot, the polychrome decoration simulating Japanese lacquer and mixed metal techniques
Dimensions
45cm diameter, 105cm high
Footnote
Provenance: from an English country house collection.
