| 中文版 English

具体要求

其它要求

-
关闭
A RARE LACQUER FOUR-CASE SAYA INRO WITH HO-O BIRDS AND KIRI MON
奥地利
2023年04月28日 开拍 / 2023年04月26日 截止委托
拍品描述
A RARE LACQUER FOUR-CASE SAYA INRO WITH HO-O BIRDS AND KIRI MON
Unsigned
Japan, 17th century, Edo period (1615-1868)

The saya of roiro and nashiji decorated in gold hiaramaki-e with scrolling foliage interspersed by kiri mon (paulownia crests). The inro bearing a roiro ground similarly decorated with dense foliage and kiri mon as well as a flying ho-o bird to each side. The interior of nashiji with gold fundame edges. With a small lacquered wood ojime.

HEIGHT 6.7 cm

Condition: Very good condition considering age and use. The saya with typical associated wear from contact with the frame.

The kiri mon is one of the five major family crests in Japan, and one of the two imperial crests, along with the kiku (chrysanthemum) mon. More than 140 designs of the kiri mon exist, the most common one being known as the 5-3 Paulownia (Go-san no Kiri), consisting of three leaves and an inflorescence of 3–5–3 flowers, as found on the present lot. Originally, the paulownia seal was the private symbol of the Japanese Imperial Family, from as early as the sixteenth century. The Toyotomi clan, led by Toyotomi Hideyoshi, later adopted the paulownia seal for use as the crest of his clan. After the Meiji Restoration, the seal was eventually adopted as the emblem of the Japanese government.

Both the ho-o bird and the paulownia (kiri) tree are imperial symbols of Japan. According to legend, the ho-o, a bird similar to the phoenix that represents the eternal rebirth of the soul, only settles on the Kiri tree. In the hope of attracting this auspicious bird that blesses people with wisdom, health and happiness, the trees are planted in courtyards and gardens.

Literature comparison:
Compare to a near-identical saya inro with kiri and ho-o, dated 17th century, illustrated in Kurstin, Joseph & Lorin, Gilles (2006) The Peacock's Feather, Gentlemen's Jewelry of Old Japan, no. 58.

本场其它拍品

  • 竞价阶梯
  • 快递物流
  • 拍卖规则
  • 支付方式
竞价区间 加价幅度
0
10
50
50
600
100
1,600
200
4,000
500
8,000
1,000
16,000
2,000
40,000
5,000
80,000
10,000
160,000
20,000
+

价格信息

拍品估价:1,000 - 2,000 欧元 起拍价格:1,000 欧元  买家佣金: 35.00%

拍卖公司

Galerie Zacke
地址: Sterngasse 13, 1010 Vienna, Austria
电话: 0043-1-5320452
邮编: 1070
向卖家提问