Lot Essay
Denbei is the name used by several generations of the Akita-Shonai Shoami school of artists.
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EDO PERIOD (18TH CENTURY), ATTRIBUTED TO DENBEI
Details
An Akita Shoami School Pair of Tsuba (Daisho)
Edo period (18th century), attributed to Denbei
The lobed pair patinated in shakudo migaki-ji finish and deeply carved with scrolling vines inlaid with copper patinated red in imitation of guri lacquer
Dai 3in. (7.5cm.); sho 2 7/8in. (7.2cm.) diameter (2)
Edo period (18th century), attributed to Denbei
The lobed pair patinated in shakudo migaki-ji finish and deeply carved with scrolling vines inlaid with copper patinated red in imitation of guri lacquer
Dai 3in. (7.5cm.); sho 2 7/8in. (7.2cm.) diameter (2)
Provenance
Herman A.E. and Paul C. Jaehne, New York
Special notice
This lot is offered without reserve.
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