Blue & white box

Started by Pablo82, Feb 23, 2017, 00:12:32

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Pablo82

Hello Peterp and experts,

Seek your assistance please in identifying the age and style of this box. Cm 11w, 12h.

Thank you very much in advance for your help.

Pablo82


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peterp

Shape and decoration do not look like traditional Chinese porcelain to me. Perhaps 20th century.

Pablo82


Pablo82

Could it be something made for Persia or the Middle East?

peterp

In my view one of these are more likely. Chinese, but 20th century (late), Japanese, or European Chinoiserie.
There are still some Chinese elements, but some do not look like they would in classic Chinese painting style, and the shape does not seem to be one of the old Chinese ones either.

Pablo82

Thank you for your kind expert answer, Peter. You rightly oriented my research and I realized that at least the shape is probably japanese. The feet are typical of bonsai vases of Edo-Meiji period and on the internet I found also a box with the same dimensions, lid and very similar feet. Best regards.