Page 15 - Fine Japanese Art November 29, 2019 Galerie Zacke

4 | A VERY RARE AND EARLY
BRONZE SUTRA CANISTER
Japan, Muromachi period (1333-1573)

The exterior of the cylindric vessel is finely incised with three
wrathful Buddhist deities and a poem by Fujiwara no Fuyutsugu
(775 – 826). The bronze has nicely patinated into a dark brown,
almost black color with hues of malachite green.
HEIGHT 23 cm
WEIGHT 1029.2 grams

Condition: The base is pierced. Some minor dents, losses,
encrustations and wear, traces of use, all as expected from a
piece of this age. Some minor casting flaws. Overall still very good
condition.
Provenance: From the collection of Jacques Bigay, High
Commissioner of the United Nations. A French private collection
acquired from the above.
Estimate EUR 1.500,-
Starting price EUR 750,-

3 | A RARE BRONZE PORTRAIT OF DARUMA
Japan, 17th-18th century, Edo period (1615-1868)

The Father of Zen Buddhism cast with his hands held in a gesture
of prayer, tucked under his long flowing robe, his eyes gently
downcast and his hair and beard arranged in finely incised curls.
Note the finely cast and engraved naked feet and the minuscule
urna on the forehead. The superior quality and elegant yet simple
style of this work clearly identify it as an earlier bronze, dating from
the mid-Edo period. Modern wood base.
HEIGHT 26.5 cm (the statue) and 30 cm (with the base)
WEIGHT 2357 grams (including the base)
Condition: Superb condition with only minor wear. The natural
patina grown into an unctuous olive-brown tone. One small nick to
the edge of one of the curls on the head.
Provenance: From an old English private collection.

Estimate EUR 2.000,-
Starting price EUR 1.000,-

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