A SET OF JAPANESE KYOYAKI SAKE CUPS BY ITO TOZAN I (1846-1920) LATE MEIJI OR TAISHO PERIOD, CIRCA 1910s
Decorated with underglaze pigments and overglaze enamels, each with different designs of abstracted flowers and natural motifs, and impressed circular seals for Imperial potter Tozan. Together with tomobako (original signed wooden box).
Each cup approximately 3.5cm high, 5cm diameter
Condition Report Condition:
Two of the cups with a tiny chip to the rim, both repaired, one with gold lacquer kintsugi. Otherwise no further faults or damage The opinions expressed in the condition reports are a guide only and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Prospective buyers are encouraged to inspect articles for sale at our pre-sale viewing where Leonard Joel staff are available for advice. Leonard Joel makes no guarantee of the originality of mechanical or applied components. Absence of reference to such modifications does not imply that a lot is free from modifications.