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MEIJI PERIOD (LATE 19TH CENTURY), SIGNED BIKAI SAKU
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A Silver Model of a Hawk on a lacquer perch
Meiji period (late 19th century), signed Bikai saku
Cast in silver and engraved on the feathers, the eye finished in shakudo ringed in gold, traces of gilding on the feet and the talons shakudo; the stand lacquered roiro with rafters on waves in gold and silver low-relief takamaki-e, the base nashiji, the mounts silver engraved with waves
Hawk 8in. (20.2cm.) long; stand 13in. (32.8cm.) high
With wood box signed Nakano Bikai saku and sealed
Meiji period (late 19th century), signed Bikai saku
Cast in silver and engraved on the feathers, the eye finished in shakudo ringed in gold, traces of gilding on the feet and the talons shakudo; the stand lacquered roiro with rafters on waves in gold and silver low-relief takamaki-e, the base nashiji, the mounts silver engraved with waves
Hawk 8in. (20.2cm.) long; stand 13in. (32.8cm.) high
With wood box signed Nakano Bikai saku and sealed