Suiban 水盤 (shallow ikebana bowl) - Patinated bronze - Japan - Meiji period (1868-1912)
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Original Meiji-period patinated bronze Suiban 水盤 (shallow ikebana bowl) from Japan, 10 cm high, 36.5 cm wide, 27 cm deep, weighing 4.4 kg, in excellent condition.
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An intriguing patinated bronze suiban 水盤 (shallow ikebana bowl) shaped as a stylised treasure mallet.
The surface along the sides adorned in low relief with an array of auspicious treasures associated with the Seven Lucky Gods 七福神 (Shichifukujin), such as the magic mallet 打ち出の小槌 (uchide nokozuchi) of Daikokuten 大黒天, the cloth bag 布袋 (nunobukuro) of Hotei, a peach of immortality from Jurōjin 寿老人, and the key to the treasure house 倉の鍵 (kura no kagi) of Benzaiten 弁才天.
The flat rim further decorated with four evenly spaced kura no kagi. The underside equally detailed, featuring a sinuous dragon 龍 (ryū) coiled at the centre of a medallion surrounded by various auspicious items in relief set on a wave pattern 青海波 (seigaiha). Raised on four sturdy low feet.
Period: Japan – Meiji period (1868-1912).
Dimensions:
Height 10 cm, Width 37.5 cm, Depth 27 cm.
Weight 4.4 kg.
In a very good original condition with some minor expected traces. Please look at the photos for a clear condition reference.
Seller's Story
Since 1996, Japanese Antique Store has been importing Japanese antiques directly from Japan.
We travel several times a year through Japan and visit auctions, shows, dealers, and collectors.
Besides our physical store in Amsterdam, we are also active on Catawiki. We specialize in Samoeraipantser (Yoroi) and objects, lacquerware, screens, paintings, Buddhist images, and many more Japanese artifacts!
Translated by Google TranslateAn intriguing patinated bronze suiban 水盤 (shallow ikebana bowl) shaped as a stylised treasure mallet.
The surface along the sides adorned in low relief with an array of auspicious treasures associated with the Seven Lucky Gods 七福神 (Shichifukujin), such as the magic mallet 打ち出の小槌 (uchide nokozuchi) of Daikokuten 大黒天, the cloth bag 布袋 (nunobukuro) of Hotei, a peach of immortality from Jurōjin 寿老人, and the key to the treasure house 倉の鍵 (kura no kagi) of Benzaiten 弁才天.
The flat rim further decorated with four evenly spaced kura no kagi. The underside equally detailed, featuring a sinuous dragon 龍 (ryū) coiled at the centre of a medallion surrounded by various auspicious items in relief set on a wave pattern 青海波 (seigaiha). Raised on four sturdy low feet.
Period: Japan – Meiji period (1868-1912).
Dimensions:
Height 10 cm, Width 37.5 cm, Depth 27 cm.
Weight 4.4 kg.
In a very good original condition with some minor expected traces. Please look at the photos for a clear condition reference.
Seller's Story
Since 1996, Japanese Antique Store has been importing Japanese antiques directly from Japan.
We travel several times a year through Japan and visit auctions, shows, dealers, and collectors.
Besides our physical store in Amsterdam, we are also active on Catawiki. We specialize in Samoeraipantser (Yoroi) and objects, lacquerware, screens, paintings, Buddhist images, and many more Japanese artifacts!
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Dynastic Style/Period
Meiji period (1868-1912)
No. of items
1
Country of Origin
Japan
Attribution
Original
Material
Patinated bronze
Height
10 cm
Width
36.5 cm
Title of artwork
Suiban 水盤 (shallow ikebana bowl)
Depth
27 cm
Condition
Excellent condition
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