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

Creator: Edme Samson et Cie
Offered by: Acroterion

Description
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.

More Information

Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (exact item)
Origin:	France
Period:	19th Century
Condition:	Good. 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.
Creation Date:	circa 1880
Styles / Movements:	Aesthetic Movement, Asian, Traditional
Patterns:	Asian/Oriental, Florals/Botanical
Incollect Reference #:	829749

Dimensions

H.	18.25 in;	Diam.	9 in;
H.	46.36 cm;	Diam.	22.86 cm;

Message from Seller:

Acroterion, founded in 2012, is by-appointment in New York’s historic Hudson Valley, offering the exceptional in fine and decorative art. Phone: 917.656.5863 | Email: info@acroterion.com