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Lot 206
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Lot 206 · Metal · H 25.5 · W 14 cm花器
INTERIOR HEXAGONAL VASE “CRANES”
Master Katsumine, Takaoka doki craft.
Showa period (second half of the 20th century)
Bronze; cast, patinated, relief.
Estimate
35 000 – 45 000 ₽
- Original box (tomobako)
- Named master
- Dimensions
height — 25.5 cm, width — 14 cm. Weight: c. 2.2 kg.
- Description
A hexagonal interior vase of patinated cast bronze, made in the renowned traditions of Takaoka doki art casting. The walls are decorated with finely worked relief silhouettes of Manchurian cranes.
- Marks
On the body / base is the relief mark of the well-known metal sculptor Katsumine.
- Contents
Original artist’s box (tomobakoTomobako 共箱 — an authentic box of valuable, seasoned wood (often paulownia), made specially for a particular piece. On the lid the master or owner personally inscribes in ink the calligraphic title of the object, his signature and the impression of a personal seal. It is the principal certificate of authenticity.) of paulownia wood with a calligraphic title of the lot and the artist’s personal signature.