A hammered iron tripod incense burner in the form of an archaistic Chinese ding

Meiji period (late 19th century), signed Sobi (Yamada Sobi; 1871-1916)

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A hammered iron tripod incense burner in the form of an archaistic Chinese ding
Meiji period (late 19th century), signed Sobi (Yamada Sobi; 1871-1916)
The tripod body finely hammered, the pierced lid designed with a phoenix, applied with a removable silver liner, the incised signature on underside
5 ½ in. (14 cm.) high
With original wood box sealed Yamada Sobi on the reverse side

拍品專文

The present lot reflects the highest technique of hammering (uchidashi) by Sobi. The robust body and the long feet were made from one single sheet of iron, evenly hammered and thinned. The making of the feet is particularly difficult.

Meiji period (late 19th century), signed Sobi (Yamada Sobi; 1871-1916)

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