Imari Porcelain Covered Tea Jar

This Imari porcelain covered tea jar features a classic ovoid silhouette meticulously hand-painted in a palette of overglaze enamels and underglaze blue. The body is decorated with an expansive, asymmetrical floral design showcasing a large iron-red and gold-gilded peony flanked by stylized blue foliage, trailing vines, and scattered multi-colored florets on a clean white ground. The matching domed cover is similarly adorned with delicate floral scrolls and finished with a gilded rim, remaining intact to preserve the vessel's original utility. Dimensions: 2.5"W x 4.25"H Weight: 5.9 oz Condition Request Condition Report Good

Estimate:£37.8

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