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Charming Japanese Okimono Mandarin Ducks - Makuzu Kozan II
About the Item
As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this most charming late Meiji (1868-1912) Taisho period (1912-1926) , ceramic study of Mandarin ducks from the studio of the highly regarded imperial artist Miyagawa Makuzu Kozan (1842-1916) on this occasion likely to be Kozan II (1859-1940).The highly skilled artist has crafted a captivating study of a pair of Mandarin ducks with the male presiding over the female who is resting upon a rocky outcrop. The birds incredibly well painted in vibrant colours in such a lifelike detail then highly fired in the kiln, the underside stamped with the oval Kozan seal. A rare and most enchanting okimono from one of the leading Imperial studios of the period, these birds would grace any serious Japanese ceramics collection.
Literature :
The oval impressed seal is referenced in the index of signatures page 237 in the Sir Nasser D Khalili Collections Ceramics I, as being used after 1910 and into the 1920's period.
Provenance :
Private USA Collection.
Condition report :
Fine condition throughout.
Approximate Sizes :
Length : 6 7/8" 17 cm
Depth : 4 1/4" 11 cm
Height : 4 3/4" 12 cm
Free worldwide delivery and a certificate of authenticity are included within the price of this item. EP84
- Creator:Makuzu Kozan II (Artist)
- Dimensions:Height: 4.75 in (12.07 cm)Width: 6.88 in (17.48 cm)Depth: 4.25 in (10.8 cm)
- Style:Taisho (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1920
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Christchurch, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU8622237751542
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