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11 | A RARE NOGAWA BRONZE ‘FAN’ TRAY
By the Nogawa company, signed with the Nogawa company mark
Japan, Kyoto, Meiji period (1868-1912)

Attributed to Miyabe Atsuyoshi. The impressive, fan-shaped tray
decorated with a remarkably beautiful owl sitting on the branch of
a thin, gnarly maple tree with the full moon shining down on the
peaceful scene, two gold-applied sparrows in flight at the center of
the fan.
Executed in copper, gold, shibuichi and silver takazogan, gold
hirazogan and katakiribori. Signed on the underside with the
Nogawa company mark.

LENGTH 30 cm
WEIGHT 352 g
Condition: Fantastic condition with only very little wear.
Provenance: From a French collection.

AUCTION COMPARISON
Compare with a related tray
signed by Miyabe Atsuyoshi, at
Bonhams, Fine Japanese Works
of Art, 19 March 2014, lot 3292
(sold for 3,125 USD).
Estimate EUR 2,000
Starting price EUR 1,000

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