Lot details Unsigned Japan, Tokyo, Asakusa district, mid to late 19th century The stag antler tonkotsu carved as a lotus leaf with stem and bud, a large compartment at the center with hinged cover, the reverse featuring the stained and naturally dramatic texture of the material. The furled stem forming the cord attachment. LENGTH 9.7 cm Condition: Very good condition, minor wear. Provenance: British collection. Literature comparison: Compare two related stag antler tonkotsu by Shoryu, mid to late 19th century, illustrated in Moss, Sydney L. (2016) Kokusai The Genius: and Stag-antler Carving in Japan, vol. III, p. 302-303, no. 518 and no. 519.
Lot details Unsigned Japan, Tokyo, Asakusa district, mid to late 19th century The stag antler tonkotsu carved as a lotus leaf with stem and bud, a large compartment at the center with hinged cover, the reverse featuring the stained and naturally dramatic texture of the material. The furled stem forming the cord attachment. LENGTH 9.7 cm Condition: Very good condition, minor wear. Provenance: British collection. Literature comparison: Compare two related stag antler tonkotsu by Shoryu, mid to late 19th century, illustrated in Moss, Sydney L. (2016) Kokusai The Genius: and Stag-antler Carving in Japan, vol. III, p. 302-303, no. 518 and no. 519.
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