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November 2003 Fine Art & Antiques Online Auction

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433. A Signed Satsuma Foo Dog Vase, 19th Century

A signed Satsuma vase of the desirable Thousand Faces design sitting atop a Foo Dog. This piece incorporates many Satsuma details, including beading and slip trailing or moriage, a technique where the color is mixed into the liquid clay or slip, giving it body and a raised texture. This piece is lovely with white beading and gilt decoration on a background of red, brown, orange and black. Signed on verso, apprx 17-7/8"T x 12"L.



700/1,000   Sold $517.50
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