(2) Rare Kakiemon 'Hob in the Well' dishes, 18th c, c. 1700, one likely Japanese the other possibly German or British, blue, orange, turquoise and gilt enameled porcelain, the small octagonal bowls decorated with the story of Sima Guang throwing stones at a water jar to rescue a drowning child, unmarked, 7.5"dia

Provenance: A Private Collection: 565 Park Avenue, NYC

Notes/Literature: This pattern was widely copied by Bow and Chelsea in England, and Meissen in Germany

Good, spots or enamel wear throughout but image generally intact, possibly faint glaze hairline on one dish along interior wall corner **Note: Condition reports are based on visual inspection under typical office lighting. Unless otherwise noted, items are not examined under UV light in advance of sale. If you are interested in bidding, please contact us to request a more thorough examination, or make an appointment for in-person inspection. Condition reports are rendered as specialist opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. Remember, all sales are final. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. Please call us at (973) 377-1500 or e-mail info@milleabros.com with any questions about this lot at least 24 hours prior to auction.