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Lot 153*
A Green-glazed okimono of a ho-o (phoenix) By Makuzu Kozan, Meiji (1868-1912) or Taisho (1912-1926) era, early 20th century
16 May 2019, 14:00 BST
London, New Bond Street£1,500 - £2,500
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By Makuzu Kozan, Meiji (1868-1912) or Taisho (1912-1926) era, early 20th century
The mythological bird standing with its head turned right around, lowered towards its wings modelled touching together at the back forming a compact composition, its tail feathers trailing on the ground and curling around at the front, resting on each foot, signed on the base with an impressed square seal Makuzu; with a wood tomobako storage box, inscribed outside the lid Okimono, inside the lid Seijiyu ho-o, Makuzu Kozan saku (Celadon-glazed ho-o bird, made by Makuzu Kozan) with seal Makuzu Kozan. 17.5cm x 15.2cm (6 7/8in x 6in). (2).
The mythological bird standing with its head turned right around, lowered towards its wings modelled touching together at the back forming a compact composition, its tail feathers trailing on the ground and curling around at the front, resting on each foot, signed on the base with an impressed square seal Makuzu; with a wood tomobako storage box, inscribed outside the lid Okimono, inside the lid Seijiyu ho-o, Makuzu Kozan saku (Celadon-glazed ho-o bird, made by Makuzu Kozan) with seal Makuzu Kozan. 17.5cm x 15.2cm (6 7/8in x 6in). (2).
























