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Samson Edo Imari Porcelain Covered Jar or Vase, Paris, circa 1880

$2,875
£2,184.03
€2,514.90
CA$4,112.98
A$4,511.54
CHF 2,326.43
MX$53,885.86
NOK 29,506.23
SEK 27,680.19
DKK 18,793.81

About the Item

A fine last quarter 19th century Samson porcelain vase of covered baluster form painted in Japanese Edo Imari style, the original lid with foo dog finial and body having white ground with gilt and polychrome under and overglaze enamel floral decoration. The French ceramics firm of ‘Samson, Edmé et Cie' was founded in Paris in 1845 and produced high quality copies of rare and important Japanese, Chinese, and European porcelain wares.
  • Creator:
    Edmé Samson (Manufacturer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 18.25 in (46.36 cm)Diameter: 9 in (22.86 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1880
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. A fine example with very minor gilt wear and a near invisible glaze hairline at neck that cannot be felt and does not extend in to the body.
  • Seller Location:
    Kinderhook, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1002147033622

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