VINTAGE JAPANESE KUTANI PORCELAIN TWO GEISHA WOMEN STATUE FIGURINE JAPAN
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:4281578 | New or Used: Used |
Vintage Japanese Porcelain Women Figurine
Description and Item Information
Up for sale is this lovely, vintage, Japanese porcelain statue or figurine. Please excuse any glare in the photos. This lovely piece depicts a standing woman and a seated one; a screen decorated with a landscape scene is behind the seated woman and in front of the standing woman. The porcelain has multicolored decoration which includes gold paint. This piece sta...nds approximately 11 inches tall, 8 inches long, and 7 5/8 inches wide. Unpacked, this heavy piece weighs 5 pounds 1.2 ounces. There is a small hole atop the porcelain screen where one could insert some dried flowers or a small parasol. This would be a fine addition to a collection of vintage Asian decorative arts.
Identification
This Japanese piece is marked beneath with a two character Kutani mark. The decoration appears to be in the Imari style, however. It is vintage, but the exact age is not known.
Condition
This item looks very good overall, with no chips or cracks. There is light finish wear, including very light wear to the gold paint. Please review the description and photos, and ask any necessary questions prior to bidding or buying.
Terms of Sale
1. Sales Tax
Before merchandise is shipped to a California address (or picked up or delivered within California), sales tax will be collected, unless the buyer provides a properly completed and valid California resale certificate form by mail (or in person, in the case of pick up or delivery). No exceptions. Sales tax may apply for merchandise shipped outside of California.
2. Payments
The buyer must prepay before merchandise is released. The correct shipping address must be included with payment. Contact the seller in advance of bidding or buying to find out about accepted payment methods for local pick ups or deliveries. Payments must be received within three days of the end of the listing, unless prior arrangements have been made.
3. Shipping and Handling
Good packaging is included; double-boxing is not included. Framed art will not be shipped unframed. The seller typically ships on Mondays and Thursdays, unless a holiday or special circumstance precludes it. The merchandise will be shipped on the seller's next shipping day after payment clears. The seller is not responsible for the transit time once the merchandise has been accepted by the shipping carrier.
Economy shipping within the U.S. includes delivery to a physical address via an economy shipping method of the seller's choice. At the discretion of the seller, a faster shipping method may be utilized at no additional cost to the buyer. If the buyer prefers a different shipping method other than that chosen by the seller, or if delivery is to a post office box, additional shipping and handling costs may be required. For domestic parcels, a signature will be required for delivery if the total payment is $750 or greater; at the discretion of the seller, a signature may be required for delivery if the total payment is less than $750.
If international shipping is available, this will be indicated on the "Shipping and Payments" tab. International shipping is not free for the buyer and shipping costs are not negotiable. Shipping quotes must be requested prior to all international bidding or buying. The seller will determine the international shipping method(s). Some merchandise may be too large to be shipped to certain countries. Some countries have restrictions or prohibitions on certain classes of merchandise. The seller will only use legal shipping methods. Customs forms will not be falsified.
International buyers, please note: Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying. These charges are normally collected by the delivering freight (shipping) company or when the item is picked up; do not confuse them for additional shipping charges. The seller does not mark merchandise values below value or mark items as gifts. U.S. and international government regulations prohibit such behavior.
4. Other Information
The seller makes every attempt to provide an accurate description and photos. Individual computers may display colors differently. The images and descriptions on this page may not be used without the express permission of the seller. All merchandise is sold "as is where is." The buyer agrees to indemnify and hold the seller harmless from and against any and all liabilities and expenses, of whatever kind or nature, arising from or related to the use, misuse, resale, or redistribution of the merchandise. A person under the age of 18 must not bid or buy without the consent of their legal guardian.
Acceptance of Agreement
By bidding or buying, the buyer acknowledges their understanding and acceptance of the above Terms of Sale.
