Lot Essay
For other examples of trays of this shape by Namikawa Sosuke, see Meiji no Takana, Treasures of Imperial Japan, (The Kibo Foundation, 1994), nos. 87 and 89.
WITH NAMIKAWA SOSUKE SEAL, MEIJI PERIOD (LATE 19TH CENTURY)
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A NAMIKAWA SOSUKE KIDNEY-SHAPED CLOISONNE TRAY
With Namikawa Sosuke seal, Meiji Period (Late 19th Century)
Decorated in various coloured enamels, partly in wireless enamel and with silver wire depicting a sparrow perched on a blossoming branch covered by snow, shakudo rim, the reverse similarly decorated with scattered cherry blossom in two tones of brown on a darker brown ground
11.5/8in. (29.5cm.) diam.
With Namikawa Sosuke seal, Meiji Period (Late 19th Century)
Decorated in various coloured enamels, partly in wireless enamel and with silver wire depicting a sparrow perched on a blossoming branch covered by snow, shakudo rim, the reverse similarly decorated with scattered cherry blossom in two tones of brown on a darker brown ground
11.5/8in. (29.5cm.) diam.