Chôshi 銚子 (sake kettle) - Lacquer - Japan - 1929, Shôwa 4
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Description from the seller
A pair of lovely Japanese lacquer sake kettles 銚子 (chôshi), finished in vibrant red lacquer with an auspicious design of pine, plum blossom, cranes and long-tailed turtles.
The rounded bodies are decorated with pine trees 松 (matsu) and flowering plum 梅 (ume), together with cranes 鶴 (tsuru) and long-tailed turtles 蓑亀 (minogame), traditional symbols associated with longevity and good fortune. The design is complemented by scrolling foliage 唐草 (karakusa).
The decoration is executed predominantly in gold flat sprinkled-design 平蒔絵 (hiramaki-e), with black and red accents and details in cut gold foil 切金 (kirigane). Each kettle is raised on three small pointed feet and fitted with a tall loop handle and removable lid. The spouts are decorated with further scrolling floral motifs.
Complete with their original wooden storage box 共箱 (tomobako), bearing a dated inscription for Shôwa 4 昭和四年, corresponding to 1929.
Dimensions:
Height: 29 cm, Length: 22 cm, Depth: 15 cm.
In very good condition with only minimal traces of age, like some kirigane losses. Please refer to the photographs for a clear impression of the condition.
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 TranslateA pair of lovely Japanese lacquer sake kettles 銚子 (chôshi), finished in vibrant red lacquer with an auspicious design of pine, plum blossom, cranes and long-tailed turtles.
The rounded bodies are decorated with pine trees 松 (matsu) and flowering plum 梅 (ume), together with cranes 鶴 (tsuru) and long-tailed turtles 蓑亀 (minogame), traditional symbols associated with longevity and good fortune. The design is complemented by scrolling foliage 唐草 (karakusa).
The decoration is executed predominantly in gold flat sprinkled-design 平蒔絵 (hiramaki-e), with black and red accents and details in cut gold foil 切金 (kirigane). Each kettle is raised on three small pointed feet and fitted with a tall loop handle and removable lid. The spouts are decorated with further scrolling floral motifs.
Complete with their original wooden storage box 共箱 (tomobako), bearing a dated inscription for Shôwa 4 昭和四年, corresponding to 1929.
Dimensions:
Height: 29 cm, Length: 22 cm, Depth: 15 cm.
In very good condition with only minimal traces of age, like some kirigane losses. Please refer to the photographs for a clear impression of the condition.
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 TranslateDetails
Dynastic Style/Period
1929, Shôwa 4
Number of objects
2
Country of Origin
Japan
Attribution
Original
Material
Lacquer
Height
29 cm
Width
22 cm
Title of artwork
Chôshi 銚子 (sake kettle)
Depth
15 cm
Condition
Excellent condition
Authenticity
Original/official
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