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Antique Japanese Seto Porcelain Teapot by Kawamoto Masukichi II (1852-1918). Meiji Period

£350.00 + postage

 
Very rare Japanese Seto porcelain teapot with two hand-painted figural scenes and gilt decoration all around. Signed ‘Kawamoto zo’ to the base and inscribed ‘Shusetsu’ by the handle. Shusetsu was an artist name of Kawamoto Masukichi II (1852-1918), adopted son of Kawamoto Masukichi I (1831-1907) who established Jikosha company in Seto and Tokyo. Kawamoto Masukichi II was one of the first manufacturers of export porcelain in Seto during the Meiji period.

Teapot is in very good antique condition without any chips or cracks. Minor loss of gilt and enamels consistent with age and usage.

Dimensions: 16x10x10 cm

Origin: Japan
Date of production: Meiji period
Materials: seto porcelain

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Very rare Japanese Seto porcelain teapot with two hand-painted figural scenes and gilt decoration all around. Signed ‘Kawamoto zo’ to the base and inscribed ‘Shusetsu’ by the handle. Shusetsu was an artist name of Kawamoto Masukichi II (1852-1918), adopted son of Kawamoto Masukichi I (1831-1907) who established Jikosha company in Seto and Tokyo. Kawamoto Masukichi II was one of the first manufacturers of export porcelain in Seto during the Meiji period.

Teapot is in very good antique condition without any chips or cracks. Minor loss of gilt and enamels consistent with age and usage.

Dimensions: 16x10x10 cm

Origin: Japan
Date of production: Meiji period
Materials: seto porcelain

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