'NAGATSUNE' & Kao
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Provenance: Robert E. Haynes; Elliott D. Long |
$3000.00 |
"A very stylish 'shibuichi' plate in squared circular (Okaku Maru) shape. The carved and inlaid motif is about a traveler and his vassal in route to a sanctuary. Nagatsune studied painting under Ishida Yutei. The inlay is of gold, shakudo, copper and silver. Mei: 'NAGATSUNE' H 06539.0. This mei is done in Sosho style which is rare for Nagatsune." (Haynes & Long) 5.60cm x 6.15cm x 0.30cm |
Hakogake dated Showa 39 - 1964, June 6th. It is signed with a very rare signature used by Dr. Torigoye - 'SODO' (see inside lid, left below seal). Unknown reason for using this (Pre Edo) Kao. (Haynes) |
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A Collaboration of Robert E. Haynes and Elliott D. Long |
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