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Stoneware bottle, octopus & toads, Japan, early 20th c. browse these categories for related items... All Items: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Stoneware: Pre 1920: item # 1168451 Please refer to our stock # 10679 when inquiring.
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Stoneware vase of the tokkuri shape, probably made in Seto. Over a greyish brown clay a greenish beige glaze on the body and brown glaze on the neck. Over the glaze an enamel decoration in moriage technique of an octopus and two toads in a tug of war over a basket filled with vegetables. The toads are trying to pull lotus stalks out of the octopus’ tentacles, while the octopus is waving a big daikon over its head. Unsigned. Japan, Meiji period, early 20th century. Height ca. 9 ¾ inches. Excellent condition with minimal traces of usage. |
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