Page 92 - Fine Japanese Art November 29, 2019 Galerie Zacke

78 | A LARGE PAIR
OF LACQUERED
CONFRONTING
DRAGON BRUSH
POTS

Japan, 19th century, Edo
period (1615-1868)

Both wooden vessels are
finely painted in high relief
with three-clawed dragons
amid swirling flames and
clouds in gold and dark
brown lacquer on a russet
ground, the latter cleverly
sculpted and lacquered to
imitate the trunk of a tree.
The matching bases are
fixed to the brush pots but
separated by raised border
made in imitation of bamboo.
Also note the finely inlaid
eyes of the dragons.
HEIGHT 34.5 cm each
Condition: Good condition
with some old wear, traces
of use as well as minor dents
and touch-ups.
Provenance: From a British
private collection.
Estimate EUR 1.500,-
Starting price EUR 750,-

80 | AN EXQUISITELY INLAID AND VERY RARE
‘DRAGON’ LACQUER TRAY
Japan, Ryukyu Island, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)

The hexagonal black lacquer tray with a dragon flying in a circle
amid flames and clouds, all within a circular medallion surrounded
by further clouds and mist in mother-of-pearl. The extravagant
inlay work is of a quality level beyond any compare! The tray stands
on three S-shaped feet bearing delicate inlay work. The outer
rim shows finely inlaid floral sprays and the lip is entirely covered
by inlaid sheets carved from mother-of-pearl. The underside is
covered in gold nashiji.
79 | A FINE WOVEN BAMBOO
HYOTAN HANAKAGO DIAMETER 41.5 cm
Japan, 20th century, Meiji period (1868- Condition: Very good and original condition with old wear, minor
1912) or Showa era (1912-1926) scratches and dents as well as very few minimal losses.
Provenance: From an old German private collection.

The hanakago (flower basket) made from Estimate EUR 2.000,- Note the extremely fine lacquerwork
woven bamboo in the form of a double- Starting price EUR 1.000,- with mother-of-pearl inlays.
gourd (hyotan) and with an opening for the
formal presentation of flowers (ikebana).
The hanakago is mounted onto a burlwood
stand giving it a unique appeal - the natural
burlwood twisting and turning around the
bamboo hyotan.

HEIGHT 38 cm
Condition: Very good condition. Miniscule
losses and expected surface wear.
Provenance: French private collection.

Estimate EUR 1.200,-
Starting price EUR 600,-

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