Lot 792 , A Japanese Arita model of a recumbent karashishi, 18th century, length 22.5cm, repair to right hind leg
A Japanese Arita model of a recumbent karashishi, 18th century, decorated in yellow, aubergine, black, red and green enamels, length 22.5cm, repair to right hind leg
Estimate £1,500-2,000
Some typical glaze imperfections and small over-glazed firing cracks, the right hind leg has been broken off across the tail also and re-stuck with some coloured wax or resin on the top of the tail, otherwise good.
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