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141 | A LARGE LACQUERED AND INLAID WALL PANEL WITH
SENNIN AND TENGU
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)

A large rectangular wood panel fitted at the back as a wall hanging and finely
lacquered and inlaid with a scene of a tengu and sennin. The tengu is floating on
a gold takamaki-e cloud, the details inlaid in ivory, wood and mother of pearl, and
is presenting a tama to a sennin below him, who appears to be exchanging it for
the tengu king Sojobo’s fan. This fan is made from seven feathers and is a symbol
of Sojobo’s power. The sennin, seated underneath a large gold takamaki-e tree, is
finely rendered and inlaid with sections of lacquered wood, fine ivory and mother 142 | FUJITA: A CHERRYWOOD
of pearl. He wears an artemisia leaf cloak and holds a gnarly staff to which a basket AND IVORY PANEL OF KIKUJIDO
is attached, containing reishi mushrooms. The reverse shows a lacquered tranquil
scene of sparrows (suzume) and lilies. The frame is lacquered with geometrical Signed Fujita
designs and fitted with silver buttons on the four sides. Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)
SIZE 77 x 47 cm
SIZE 59.1 x 48.5 cm
Finely inlaid with carved and incised ivory, root wood and mother- Condition: Excellent condition with some old wear, minor natural
Condition: Excellent condition with minor wear as visible in the catalog illustration. of-pearl, this panel depicts the Chrysanthemum Boy reading a book warping to some inlays and few traces of use. No losses to inlays!
Provenance: British collection. while seated on the trunk of a gnarly plum tree, with a pair of flying Provenance: British collection.
suzume above and chrysanthemum flowers (kiku) at his feet. Artist
Estimate EUR 2.000,- signature FUJITA within an inlaid square seal. Note the fine patina Estimate EUR 2.000,-
Starting price EUR 1.000,- and unctuous surface of the cherry (sakura) wood. Starting price EUR 1.000,-

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