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136 | YASUHIKO: A FINE LACQUER KOGO
(INCENSE CONTAINER)
By Yasuhiko, signed Yasuhiko and kakihan
Japan, late 19th century

An exceptional lacquer kogo with a variety of lacquer techniques
used. The circular box lacquered in roiro-nuri and decorated on
the cover with a Noh dancer before a large bell against a tsuishu
(carved red lacquer) ground. The robe of the dancer and surface of
the bell are elaborately decorated with green and black lacquer in
guri-style and the tsuishu ground is formed by floral, phoenix and
dragon lozenges. The sides of the box and cover are decorated with
tomo-e symbols and waves in shaped panels. The inside of roiro-
nuri and the rim with a guri design. Signed underneath YASUHIKO
with a kakihan.
HEIGHT 6 cm, DIAMETER 11 cm
Condition: Excellent condition.
Provenance: Ex collection Drs. Julie and Edmund Lewis, purchased
in 2000 from Sydney Moss Ltd., London.
Estimate EUR 2,000
Starting price EUR 1,000

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