Details
A globular tripod koro
and pierced domed cover with shishi lion finial and upright handles, painted and gilt with shaped panels of ho-o, gigaku drums behind silk awnings, chrysanthemums and prunus between formal borders -- 7in. (18cm.) high, signed Matsumura, (cover damaged, one handle restuck.)
See Colour Plate and detail of signature.
and pierced domed cover with shishi lion finial and upright handles, painted and gilt with shaped panels of ho-o, gigaku drums behind silk awnings, chrysanthemums and prunus between formal borders -- 7in. (18cm.) high, signed Matsumura, (cover damaged, one handle restuck.)
See Colour Plate and detail of signature.