Provenance
A Japanese private collection.
S. Marchant & Son, London, with their label to the base.
The Mr. and Mrs. Baert-Devos Collection, Belgium. Acquired from the above on 2 December 2008 and accompanied by their original invoice. (see added scan)
Exhibited & Published:
S. Marchant & Son, London, included in their 2008 exhibition of 'Ming Porcelain for the Japanese Market, ko-sometsuke & ko-akai'', and published in the accompanying catalogue, p. 46, no. 21 and cover (see added scan). Also published and discussed in their 2025 publication, 'One Hundred Years', vol II, p. 143, no. 1248.
Lot 13
An extremely rare Chinese blue and white ko-sometsuke 'Cat' incense burner
Wanli/Tianqi, ca. 1620
Dim: 12 x 9,7 x 21 cm
incl. base
Hamerprijs incl. commissie
€ 31.200
Dit lot werd verkocht op 4 september 2026, 14:00 (CEST) en is niet langer beschikbaar
Provenance
A Japanese private collection.
S. Marchant & Son, London, with their label to the base.
The Mr. and Mrs. Baert-Devos Collection, Belgium. Acquired from the above on 2 December 2008 and accompanied by their original invoice. (see added scan)
Exhibited & Published:
S. Marchant & Son, London, included in their 2008 exhibition of 'Ming Porcelain for the Japanese Market, ko-sometsuke & ko-akai'', and published in the accompanying catalogue, p. 46, no. 21 and cover (see added scan). Also published and discussed in their 2025 publication, 'One Hundred Years', vol II, p. 143, no. 1248.
