A rare Hirado porcelain okimono depicting Fukurokuju 福禄寿 with a teapot - Sculpture Porcelain, Taisho period (1920 ca.) - Japan
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A rare Taisho-period Hirado porcelain okimono depicting Fukurokuju with a teapot, Japan, unsigned, measuring 18 cm high by 15 cm wide by 12 cm deep, in good condition with minor wear to the teapot rim, accompanied by the original certificate of authenticity from Mastromauro Japanese art gallery.
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A Hirado porcelain sculpture depicting Fukurokuju, one of the Seven Gods of Good Fortune (Shichifukujin 七福神), holding a teapot.
An unusual scene, decorated with polychrome colors and floral motifs.
Okimono (置物), combining the kanji "oki" (置き, to place) and "mono" (物, object), refers to a decorative object meant for display. Okimono, popular in the Meiji period (1868 - 1912), were finely crafted sculptures made from materials such as ivory, boxwood, wood, and bronze.
The sculpture is in good condition with minor wear along the rim of the teapot. Please refer to the pictures for further details.
The item will be carefully packed and shipped via DHL or FedEx, accompanied by the original certificate of authenticity issued by Mastromauro Japanese art gallery based in Milan, Italy.
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Seller's Story
Mastromauro Arte Giapponese, based in Milan, specializes in Japanese art, with particular attention to the Edo (1603–1868) and Meiji (1868–1912) periods, while also maintaining an open perspective on more contemporary works.
Here on Catawiki, they offer a part of their collection in every weekly auction.
Translated by Google TranslateA Hirado porcelain sculpture depicting Fukurokuju, one of the Seven Gods of Good Fortune (Shichifukujin 七福神), holding a teapot.
An unusual scene, decorated with polychrome colors and floral motifs.
Okimono (置物), combining the kanji "oki" (置き, to place) and "mono" (物, object), refers to a decorative object meant for display. Okimono, popular in the Meiji period (1868 - 1912), were finely crafted sculptures made from materials such as ivory, boxwood, wood, and bronze.
The sculpture is in good condition with minor wear along the rim of the teapot. Please refer to the pictures for further details.
The item will be carefully packed and shipped via DHL or FedEx, accompanied by the original certificate of authenticity issued by Mastromauro Japanese art gallery based in Milan, Italy.
204
Seller's Story
Mastromauro Arte Giapponese, based in Milan, specializes in Japanese art, with particular attention to the Edo (1603–1868) and Meiji (1868–1912) periods, while also maintaining an open perspective on more contemporary works.
Here on Catawiki, they offer a part of their collection in every weekly auction.
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Era
1900-2000
Country of origin
Japan
Material
Taisho period (1920 ca.), Porcelain
Title of artwork
A rare Hirado porcelain okimono depicting Fukurokuju 福禄寿 with a teapot
Signature
Not signed
Condition
Good condition
Height
18 cm
Width
15 cm
Depth
12 cm
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