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Japanese Banko Ware Art Deco Crested Bird Mounted Pottery Hatpin Holder

$470.12
£345
€406.62
CA$647.03
A$721.18
CHF 378.38
MX$8,806.75
NOK 4,791.07
SEK 4,528.29
DKK 3,034.76

About the Item

A very fine and unusual Art Deco Japanese Banko Ware pottery hatpin holder mounted with a large crested bird and dating from around 1920. The earthenware holder is modelled as a bird perched on a rocky mound applied with branches with a series of six holes, probably for hatpins, applied to the top. The bird is hand painted in brightly colored enamels and is well modelled with good details with the rocky mound painted into brown . Provenance: Acquired from the UK art market. In good condition with wear associated with age and use. An unusual example.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5.52 in (14 cm)Width: 4.34 in (11 cm)Depth: 3.35 in (8.5 cm)
  • Style:
    Art Deco (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1920
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Bishop's Stortford, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: OR23406 1stDibs: LU1328234199572

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