Japanese Works of Art - 15th November 2022
Lot 36
A JAPANESE KUTANI MODEL OF A TAKARABUNE (TREASURE SHIP)
Estimate £80 - £120 | Hammer £60
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Description
A JAPANESE KUTANI MODEL OF A TAKARABUNE (TREASURE SHIP)
MEIJI OR LATER, 20TH CENTURY
Laden with sacred objects including Daikoku's mallet, the sail painted with a large ho-o bird, the decoration rendered in bright polychrome enamels and gilt; together with a rectangular dish with flowers and scrolling tendrils, in a tomobako wood box, 26.7cm and 18.2cm respectively. (3)
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