Page 130 - Fine Japanese Art November 29, 2019 Galerie Zacke

110 | A RARE WOOD OKIMONO
OF THE MINOGAME ROCK
Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) to Meiji period
(1868-1912)

The craggy layered rock is finely carved with a minogame mother
and her family, consisting of four smaller turtles. The unsigned work
is neatly inlaid with leaves carved from mother-of-pearl. Note the
minuscule inlaid eyes on some of the turtles.
LENGTH 25 cm

Condition: Superb condition with fine golden-brown patina, some
wear and minor traces of use.
Provenance: British collection.
Estimate EUR 1.000,-
Starting price EUR 500,-

111 | A RARE HINOKI WOOD SHISHI
WITH TWO PUPS

Japan, ca. 1800-1850, later Edo period (1615-1868)

A simple yet virtuoso wood carving of a mother Shishi striding along
with her two cubs, eyes delicately inlaid in black horn and partially
gold lacquer, the fur with neatly incised swirls and bushy tails.
LENGTH 34 cm

Condition: Fine condition with some age cracks, old wear, minor
dents here and there.
Provenance: From a European private collector.
The Hinoki cypress wood patinated to a gentle pinkish-brown tone,
with a rich, straight grain and original clear coat.

Estimate EUR 1.200,-
Starting price EUR 600,-

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