Further Explorations
China, late 18th–early 19th century
Set of twelve Chinese export porcelain plates decorated with freehand abstract elements. The spontaneity of the ornamentation reflects a proto-modern decorative sensibility.
Width: 65 mm
Height: 11 mm
Weight: 21 g
Japan, 1880s
Porcelain vase, hand-painted with flower motifs including peonies and cherry blossoms. Pear-shaped body with a narrow neck and scalloped rim.
Height: 18 cm
Width: 8 cm
Weight: 313 g
Spain, 20th century
Proto–modern tripod wooden chair with dark patina and trefoil motif. Reduced, sculptural silhouette.
Height: 74 cm
Width: 47 cm
Weight: ca. 2850
Indonesia, West Java, Cirebon, 19th century
Wooden Topeng mask from the Cirebon theatrical tradition. Elongated male face with a dramatic, expressive character and ornamental mustache. Natural wood surface with an aged patina.
Height: 30 cm
Width: 17 cm
Weight: 677 g
Iran, 19th century
Qajar dynasty hand-painted vase with flower and bird motif, in a distinctive triangular form. Old chip to the rim.
Height: 13.5 cm
Width: 6 cm
Weight: 188 g