Lot Essay
For a lacquered-wood model of a caparisoned elephant by Ogawa Haritsu see lot 284.
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EDO PERIOD (19TH CENTURY)
Details
A Four-Case Ritsuo-Style Lacquer Inro**
Edo period (19th century)
Designed with a caparisoned elephant lacquered in brown and gold takamaki-e, the animal's blanket with details in gold and red hiramaki-e and the trappings on the head red lacquer and mother-of-pearl with inlaid glass, the elephant's eyes also inlaid glass, the reverse decorated with a Chinese inscription in gold lacquer meaning the arrival of an elephant portends good luck, the surrounding area russet-colored lacquer simulating bronze, the interiors roiro nuri; fitted with a mixed-metal ojime cast as an elephant and an ivory netsuke carved as an elephant and trainer, with signature Shashin Tomochika
2 5/8in. (6.7cm.) long
Edo period (19th century)
Designed with a caparisoned elephant lacquered in brown and gold takamaki-e, the animal's blanket with details in gold and red hiramaki-e and the trappings on the head red lacquer and mother-of-pearl with inlaid glass, the elephant's eyes also inlaid glass, the reverse decorated with a Chinese inscription in gold lacquer meaning the arrival of an elephant portends good luck, the surrounding area russet-colored lacquer simulating bronze, the interiors roiro nuri; fitted with a mixed-metal ojime cast as an elephant and an ivory netsuke carved as an elephant and trainer, with signature Shashin Tomochika
2 5/8in. (6.7cm.) long
Provenance
(Netsuke only) Effrem Zimbalist, sold Parke Bernet Galleries, New York, November 4, 1948, part of lot 75
Charles A. Greenfield
Charles A. Greenfield
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
Sale room notice
Please note the estimate for this lot is $12,000-18,000.