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MEIJI PERIOD (LATE 19TH CENTURY), SIGNED ZESHIN (SHIBATA ZESHIN; 1807-1891)
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A MINIATURE IMITATION-BRONZE TEA SCOOP (CHAGO)
MEIJI PERIOD (LATE 19TH CENTURY), SIGNED ZESHIN (SHIBATA ZESHIN; 1807-1891)
Of oblong shape with one tapered end as if for pouring and with oblong, raised foot, lacquered below the rim with contiguous floral lozenges in gold and black lacquer simulating soft-metal inlays in a ground of matte grey imitating patinated bronze, the lacquer technique of seidonuri, the interior designed with incised scrolling flowers
2 1/8 in. (5.5 cm) long
MEIJI PERIOD (LATE 19TH CENTURY), SIGNED ZESHIN (SHIBATA ZESHIN; 1807-1891)
Of oblong shape with one tapered end as if for pouring and with oblong, raised foot, lacquered below the rim with contiguous floral lozenges in gold and black lacquer simulating soft-metal inlays in a ground of matte grey imitating patinated bronze, the lacquer technique of seidonuri, the interior designed with incised scrolling flowers
2 1/8 in. (5.5 cm) long
榮譽呈獻
Takaaki Murakami