Lot 137
Bearing a rich kinji ground and lacquered with three hiramakie and takamakie cranes in flight and two cranes on the reverse. The details in gold, silver, black, red and lacquer and interior rims and shoulders in fundame, signed: Jitokusai Gyokuzan with Red pot seal, 7.5cm high
Estimate $3,000 - $4,000
In very good condition with minor surface wear consistent with age, please refer to photographs on request
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Purchased: Spink & Son Ltd, 1989
Cranes have been a popular subject matter in Japanese art and culture since ancient times. In both Chinese and Japanese mythology, cranes were believed to live for 1000 years, and were an embodiment of the wish for luck and longevity. It is said a flock of cranes flying together represents many good wishes.
EVENING AUCTION: The Decorative Arts Collection of James Fairfax AC
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8201
6:30pm - 31 August 2017
The National Art School, Sydney
VIEWING
Viewing Location
Leonard Joel, 39 Queen Street, Woollahra NSW 2010
Tuesday 29 & Wednesday 30 August, 11am-6pm
Thursday 31 August, by appointment only
CONTACT
Tim Nicol
timothy.nicol@leonardjoel.com.au
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