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286 | hAKUOSAI: A STAG
ANTLER KISERUZUTSU
OF AShINAGA
By Hakuosai, signed Hakuosai 白翁齋
Japan, Tokyo, Asakusa, second half of
19th century

The kiseruzutsu (pipe case) of senryu-
zutsu type, finely carved as the long-
legged Ashinaga, his short stubby arms
joined to encircle the pipe. His face is
expressively carved with inlaid eyes of
mother-of-pearl with pierced pupils. The
cord attachment runs through a little
carved loop to his side, just above the
tobacco pouch which is attached to his
obi. Signed in the back near the base
within a raised reserve HAKUOSAI.
HEIGHT 21 cm

Condition: Excellent condition.
Provenance: British collection.
Estimate EUR 1.200,-
Starting price EUr 600,-

287 | A RARE STAG ANTLER 288 | A RARE STAG ANTLER
KISERUZUTSU KISERUZUTSU OF A DRAGON
ATTRIBUTED TO OZAKI
KOKUSAI Unsigned
Japan, Tokyo, Asakusa, second half of 19th century
Attributed to Ozaki Kokusai (1835-1892),
unsigned
Japan, Tokyo, Asakusa, second half of The kiseruzutsu (pipe case) of senryu-zutsu type, carved from
19th century stag antler, and depicting a ferociously snarling dragon with large
fangs and curling limbs, held close to the body. The stag antler of a
beautiful color with a fine patina. Himotoshi through the underside
The kiseruzutsu (pipe case) of otoshi- by the dragon’s neck. With a bamboo and silver pipe.
zutsu type, carved from stag antler,
featuring stylized mon-like images, LENGTH 20.5 cm
typical for the artist. The front is
decorated with a rain dragon guarding Condition: Very good condition.
a floral mon above a peculiar humanoid Provenance: Dutch private collection.
mon, which possibly resembles a highly
stylized koku seal. The bottom with Estimate EUR 1.500,-
another such humanoid figure and the Starting price EUr 750,-
top carved with the cord attachment
in the form of two curls from a reishi
fungus. The stag antler bearing a fine
patina, indicating it has been worn.

HEIGHT 20.6 cm
Condition: Good condition with some
wear to details, as well as some cracks
and natural flaws to the material. Fine
patina.
Provenance: Dutch private collection.
Estimate EUR 1.200,-
Starting price EUr 600,-

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