A SMALL IMARI PORCELAIN CUP Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)

The small cup decorated in underglaze blue and overglaze iron-red and gold with precious objects in traditional Imari style. The inside with a stylized painting within a circle.

HEIGHT 3.5 cm

Condition: Very good condition with expected traces of use and wear.
Provenance: Holzapfel collection, Geneva, Switzerland. This lot was acquired by second generation members of the Holzapfel family after 1970 and has remained in the family ever since. 5% or 13% VAT will be added to the hammer price additional to the buyer’s premium – only for buyers within the EU.