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MEIJI PERIOD (LATE 19TH CENTURY), SIGNED TOMOHISA
Details
A Shibayama-style silver incense burner
Meiji period (late 19th century), signed Tomohisa
Of globular form on a flaring foot with bracket cut-aways, decorated with chrysanthemums and paulownias in colored enamels and fitted with phoenix handles, the body designed with panels of a pair of doves perched on blossoming cherry tree, and the opposite side with a heron and irises inlaid with mother-of-pearl, coral and stained ivory on a gold lacquer ground, the lid with a pair of quails on rocks; signature on base
7¼in. (18.4cm.) high
Meiji period (late 19th century), signed Tomohisa
Of globular form on a flaring foot with bracket cut-aways, decorated with chrysanthemums and paulownias in colored enamels and fitted with phoenix handles, the body designed with panels of a pair of doves perched on blossoming cherry tree, and the opposite side with a heron and irises inlaid with mother-of-pearl, coral and stained ivory on a gold lacquer ground, the lid with a pair of quails on rocks; signature on base
7¼in. (18.4cm.) high
Provenance
Acquired from Yamanaka Shokai prior to 1942
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.