Lot Essay
Horie Masanari was a student of Horie Okinari of the Hamano and Omori schools. He was active during the Tenmei-Kansei eras (1781-1800) in Edo and taught many students.
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MID EDO PERIOD (18TH CENTURY), SIGNED ON TANZAKU MASANARI AND KAO
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A PAIR OF IWAMOTO SCHOOL MENUKI
mid edo period (18th century), signed on tanzaku masanari and kao
Each of gold carved as a monkey seated beside large leaves and fruit, one opening a chestnut, the other holding a chestnut while eating
Width 1in. (3.8cm.), thickness 4mm. each (2)
mid edo period (18th century), signed on tanzaku masanari and kao
Each of gold carved as a monkey seated beside large leaves and fruit, one opening a chestnut, the other holding a chestnut while eating
Width 1in. (3.8cm.), thickness 4mm. each (2)