Shibuichi (one-quarter) - Signed Seizan 晴山 and with mark shirgane 白銀 (white silver) - A finely engraved shibuichi okimono depicting a hen (鶏) - Taisho period (1920 ca.)

Shibuichi (one-quarter) - Signed Seizan 晴山 and with mark shirgane 白銀 (white silver) - A finely engraved shibuichi okimono depicting a hen (鶏) - Taisho period (1920 ca.) #1.0
Shibuichi (one-quarter) - Signed Seizan 晴山 and with mark shirgane 白銀 (white silver) - A finely engraved shibuichi okimono depicting a hen (鶏) - Taisho period (1920 ca.) #1.0
Shibuichi (one-quarter) - Signed Seizan 晴山 and with mark shirgane 白銀 (white silver) - A finely engraved shibuichi okimono depicting a hen (鶏) - Taisho period (1920 ca.) #2.1
Shibuichi (one-quarter) - Signed Seizan 晴山 and with mark shirgane 白銀 (white silver) - A finely engraved shibuichi okimono depicting a hen (鶏) - Taisho period (1920 ca.) #3.2
Shibuichi (one-quarter) - Signed Seizan 晴山 and with mark shirgane 白銀 (white silver) - A finely engraved shibuichi okimono depicting a hen (鶏) - Taisho period (1920 ca.) #4.3
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An excellent-condition Taisho period shibuichi okimono from Japan, a finely engraved hen with its head turned to the side, signed Seizan 晴山 and bearing the Shirgane white-silver mark, measuring 12.5 × 11 × 6 cm and weighing 870 g, with the original certificate of authenticity.

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A shibuichi (四分一, traditional Japanese alloy) okimono depicting a hen (鶏, niwatori) with its head turned to the side.

Finely engraved feathers reveal meticulous attention to naturalistic detail.

Signed underneath the belly.

Weight: 870 gr.

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 okimono is in very good condition. 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.
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A shibuichi (四分一, traditional Japanese alloy) okimono depicting a hen (鶏, niwatori) with its head turned to the side.

Finely engraved feathers reveal meticulous attention to naturalistic detail.

Signed underneath the belly.

Weight: 870 gr.

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 okimono is in very good condition. 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.
412

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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Details

Dynastic Style/Period
Taisho period (1920 ca.)
Artist
Signed Seizan 晴山 and with mark shirgane 白銀 (white silver)
Country of Origin
Japan
Material
Shibuichi (one-quarter)
Condition
Excellent condition
Title of artwork
A finely engraved shibuichi okimono depicting a hen (鶏)
Height
12.5 cm
Width
11 cm
Depth
6 cm
Authenticity
Original/official
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