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473 A stag antler kiseruzutsu. 474 A stag antler kiseruzustu. 475 Two stag antler kiseruzutsu.
19th century 19th century 19th century

Of otoshi-zutsu type, carved with Of otoshi-zutsu type, carved a) Of otoshi-zutsu type, carved in relief
a peasant protecting himself in a with a vase with pomegranate with a descending dragon fish, its tail
thunderstorm while Raiden, the branches and reishi on a Chine- fin forming the himotôshi, signed
god of thunder above him beats his se stool, symbols for a long life. Rosetsu, and b) of musô-zutsu type,
drums and sends down thunderbolts. Length 20.4 cm carved in sunken relief with a writhing
A swirl of cloud forms the himotôshi. dragon clutching a tama, signed Senzan
Signed Rakumin to the reverse. Provenance in seal form. (2)
Length 17.6 cm Kolodotschko Collection Length a) 20.7 cm; b) 22.2 cm
€ 300 – 500
Provenance Provenance
Kolodotschko Collection b) Sold at Klefisch, Cologne, 2006
Collection E.A. Wrangham (1928–2009),
€ 800 – 1.000 collection no. 2235, sold at Bonhams,
London, 15.5.2012, lot 154
Kolodotschko Collection, acquired at
the above auction
€ 700 – 900

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