Signed Japanese Kiseruzutsu – Rattan with urushi lacquer decoration of sparrow and branch - 光悦 (Koetsu) - Late Edo period
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Late Edo period kiseruzutsu pipe case, woven rattan with takamakie urushi lacquer, decorated with a sparrow in flight carrying a branch, signed 光悦 (Koetsu), 21 cm long, in fair to good condition with lacquer losses and no restoration, from a private collection.
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Description:
A rare and finely crafted Japanese kiseruzutsu (pipe case), dating to the Edo period (19th century), made of woven rattan and decorated with takamakie (high-relief urushi lacquer).
The decoration shows a sparrow in mid-flight, carrying a branch in its beak — a symbol of resilience, renewal, and peace in Japanese iconography. The black lacquer is delicately highlighted with gold, adding depth and motion to the natural scene.
The reverse is undecorated, displaying the finely textured rattan weave. The case bears a gold signature in lacquer on a black cartouche:
光悦 – Koetsu
This may refer to a lacquer artist using the name Koetsu, a name associated with refined craftsmanship, although attribution remains cautious.
Details:
- Item: Kiseruzutsu (pipe case)
- Material: Woven rattan and urushi lacquer
- Decoration: Sparrow holding a branch, in black and gold lacquer
- Signature: 光悦 (Koetsu)
- Length: 21 cm
- Period: Edo period (19th century)
- Condition:
Fair to good overall. The lacquer has small age-related losses, especially at high points. The rattan structure remains solid. No restoration.
Notes:
- A rare example of a lacquer-decorated kiseruzutsu on rattan — a material both elegant and practical.
- The sparrow (suzume) motif is often linked to domestic happiness, perseverance, and nature’s harmony.
- A refined piece suitable for collectors of tobacco-related art, Japanese lacquer, or signature studies.
Will be carefully packaged and shipped with tracking.
Description:
A rare and finely crafted Japanese kiseruzutsu (pipe case), dating to the Edo period (19th century), made of woven rattan and decorated with takamakie (high-relief urushi lacquer).
The decoration shows a sparrow in mid-flight, carrying a branch in its beak — a symbol of resilience, renewal, and peace in Japanese iconography. The black lacquer is delicately highlighted with gold, adding depth and motion to the natural scene.
The reverse is undecorated, displaying the finely textured rattan weave. The case bears a gold signature in lacquer on a black cartouche:
光悦 – Koetsu
This may refer to a lacquer artist using the name Koetsu, a name associated with refined craftsmanship, although attribution remains cautious.
Details:
- Item: Kiseruzutsu (pipe case)
- Material: Woven rattan and urushi lacquer
- Decoration: Sparrow holding a branch, in black and gold lacquer
- Signature: 光悦 (Koetsu)
- Length: 21 cm
- Period: Edo period (19th century)
- Condition:
Fair to good overall. The lacquer has small age-related losses, especially at high points. The rattan structure remains solid. No restoration.
Notes:
- A rare example of a lacquer-decorated kiseruzutsu on rattan — a material both elegant and practical.
- The sparrow (suzume) motif is often linked to domestic happiness, perseverance, and nature’s harmony.
- A refined piece suitable for collectors of tobacco-related art, Japanese lacquer, or signature studies.
Will be carefully packaged and shipped with tracking.
Details
Dynastic Style/Period
Late Edo period
Artist
光悦 (Koetsu)
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Signed Japanese Kiseruzutsu – Rattan with urushi lacquer decoration of sparrow and branch
Height
21 cm
Provenance
Private collection
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