David Ben-Gurion Estate – Japanese / Chinese Hand Painted Ceramic Pitcher / Jug, Ca 1900.

The vase is profusely decorated with colorful hand painted floral and foliage ornaments and a typical oriental living room scene.
Made with a stylized carrying handle.

Full solid provenance: This pitcher was part of the Paula & David Ben-Gurion estate which parts of it were sold recently in an auction in Tel-Aviv which raised a huge scandal in the Israeli media (still bears the auction item number label).
The vendor of the estate was the granddaughter of Paula and David Ben-Gurion – Mrs. Orit Etzioni.
This item is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity signed by a certified notary and by Mrs. Etzioni (see pictures).

SOLD