Lot details Unsigned Japan, Goto School, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868) The handle of the kogai and the kozuka finely worked on a nanako ground with shakudo takazogan depicting birds of prey pursuing a goose amid swirling clouds. Bearing a similar motif, the menuki with fine kebori detailing along the wings and to the clouds. LENGTH 21.2 cm (kogai), 9.7 cm (kozuka), and 3.8 cm (menuki, each) Condition: Excellent condition with only minor wear. Auction comparison: Compare a closely related Goto school shakudo mitokoromono with kozuka, kogai, and menuki, attributed to Goto Etsujo and Goto Kenjo, at Bonhams, Fine Japanese and Korean Art, 17 March 2021, New York, lot 659 (sold for GBP 4,462).
Lot details Unsigned Japan, Goto School, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868) The handle of the kogai and the kozuka finely worked on a nanako ground with shakudo takazogan depicting birds of prey pursuing a goose amid swirling clouds. Bearing a similar motif, the menuki with fine kebori detailing along the wings and to the clouds. LENGTH 21.2 cm (kogai), 9.7 cm (kozuka), and 3.8 cm (menuki, each) Condition: Excellent condition with only minor wear. Auction comparison: Compare a closely related Goto school shakudo mitokoromono with kozuka, kogai, and menuki, attributed to Goto Etsujo and Goto Kenjo, at Bonhams, Fine Japanese and Korean Art, 17 March 2021, New York, lot 659 (sold for GBP 4,462).
Try LotSearch and its premium features for 7 days - without any costs!
Be notified automatically about new items in upcoming auctions.
Create an alert
.jpg "Source: Christie's")
.jpg "Source: Christie's")
