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6 Sumida Pottery Jars Koko

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Start price: $200

Estimated price: $400 - $500

Buyer's premium: 28%

Sales Tax: On buyer's premium only

6 pieces Sumida ware Japanese pottery. 6 lidded tobacco humidors / jars, all with red paint decorated bodies and blue, green and brown glazed rims and lids. Jars all with applied figural decoration and figural finials. 4 round, 1 in the shape of a temple. Temple jar and 3 larger round jars all signed with blue Koko seal, jar missing lid signed with blue Ryosai seal, smaller round jar with Hand Paint Made in Japan mark to the underside. Largest jar 8"H to top of figure on lid, temple jar 6 1/4"H x 4 1/4"W. All with losses to red painted decoration; temple jar with minor chips along base; 4 larger round Koko jars all as is, with chips, cracks, repairs, restorations and losses to figures, 1 missing lid.

Condition: Notice to bidders: The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition. Photos are considered part of the condition report. Complete condition information is available by request, no later than 24 hours prior to the auction. All lots are offered and sold "as is", and Willow Auctions will not provide refunds based on condition. Timepiece movements, lighting and electrics have not been tested, and art has not been examined out of the frame unless otherwise stated.