DOUBLE GOURD FLASK WITH BLOSSOMING VINES

Details
DOUBLE GOURD FLASK WITH BLOSSOMING VINES
Lacquered gourd, unsigned
19th Century
3 in. (7.7 cm.) high

Lot Essay

This double gourd bottle is known as the hyotan, here for completed with metal fittings for use as a netsuke. The decoration and design are attributable to the Zeshin school.