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Lot 407 · Ceramics · H ~19.5 cm置物

CERAMIC FIGURINE “SEATED HARE”

Workshop of Shimizu Rokubei (Rokubei-gama). Kyoto, second half of the 20th century

Pale ceramic body; art “drip” glaze with an oil-spot effect.

Estimate

12 000 – 18 000 ₽

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    CeramicsKyoto · Kyo-yakiSecond half of the 20th century
    Dimensions

    Height — c. 19.5 cm.

    Description

    A collectible decorative animal sculpture depicting a seated hare with a symbolic turn of the head in profile. The figurine is made of pale clay in the famous Kyoto dynastic workshop of Shimizu Rokubei. The body is covered with a complex glossy tenmoku glaze with a noble optical “oil spot” effect. The outstanding modeling of the form and deep coloring give the piece a high collectible status.

    Marks

    On the base of the figurine is the original deep oval seal of the artist: “Seiroku” (清六).

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