Lot Essay
Uematsu Hobi (1872-1933) was the son of the Tokyo lacquer artist Uematsu Homin (1845-1902). They were from a long line of lacquerers working in a conservative, traditional style.
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TAISHO-SHOWA PERIOD (20TH CENTURY), UEMATSU HOBI (1872-1933)
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A MOTHER-OF-PEARL INLAID LACQUER WRITING BOX (SUZURIBAKO) WITH HERONS
TAISHO-SHOWA PERIOD (20TH CENTURY), UEMATSU HOBI (1872-1933)
Fitted with shibuichi saucer and water dropper, ink stone, two brushes; with silver rims
10 ¼ x 9 1⁄8 x 1 7⁄8 in. (26 x 23.2 x 4.8 cm.)
With the original woodbox, on the lid titled, signed Furosai shujin saku, with a seal
TAISHO-SHOWA PERIOD (20TH CENTURY), UEMATSU HOBI (1872-1933)
Fitted with shibuichi saucer and water dropper, ink stone, two brushes; with silver rims
10 ¼ x 9 1⁄8 x 1 7⁄8 in. (26 x 23.2 x 4.8 cm.)
With the original woodbox, on the lid titled, signed Furosai shujin saku, with a seal
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Takaaki Murakami (村上高明)
Vice President, Specialist and Head of Department | Korean Art