Arita Porcelain Tureen In Imari.japan Style Edo Period Late 17th Century.

Japanese porcelain soup tureen whose shape is inspired by European goldsmith pieces. On the sides two heads of modeled Buddhist lions and on the lid serving as a crown. Simple decor of phoenixes, flowers, plants and waves in the color palette of the Imari style. An old collector's label indicated that this tureen was part of the service of Augustus the Strong. Probably verifiable statement for motivated collectors. From memory, a Japanese porcelain sauce boat whose shape was also inspired by European goldsmithing, also decorated with Phoenixes, was illustrated in the book "Porcelain for Palace" The Fashion for Japan in Europe 1650-1750.
The crown was broken and reattached. From memory there are no other accidents.
Length: 41cm.
Such a creation is unique. It is a work of art of absolute rarity.
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