SOUTHERN SONG DYNASTY (1127-1279)

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AN UNUSUAL LACQUER BRACKET-LOBED TRAY
SOUTHERN SONG DYNASTY (1127-1279)
The cavetto is formed by four bracket-lobes encircling the slightly sunken lobed centre. The exterior is of conforming shape raised on a short foot ring and covered overall with an attractive brownish-black lacquer.
16 1/2 in. (42.3 cm.) long, Japanese box

Provenance

Kawasaki Shozo, 1837-1912, founder of Kawasaki

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Lot Essay

Kawasaki Shozo was the founder of Kawasaki Heavy Industries. He dedicated his time to art collecting during his retirement with a particular focus on Chinese art, and established a personal studio called Ch.shunkaku.

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