Japanese Phoenix Boat with Auspicious Symbols
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A blue and white boat, possible Japanese, 20th century the boat is decorated with phoenix and floral designs on the exterior, with a fisherman on the bow, the detachable roof over the cabin modeled to resemble bamboo and thatch, the interior is further decorated with auspicious symbols. 38 cm long, 16 cm wide and 14.5 cm high. Provenance: acquired from Joshua McClelland print room, Melbourne, 15/11/2004. An important private collection, Canberra, Australia
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