Rare Set of 4 Japanese Satsuma Plaques by Hododa, Meiji Period

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Rare Set of 4 Japanese Satsuma Plaques by Hododa, Meiji Period

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A magnificent four-piece set of Elaborate Japanese Satsuma Plaques of the Meiji Period (1868-1912), signed Sekko Sha, Watanabe Sekko, Marked Hododa and with Shimazu Crest. Each fashioned in the form of a hanging scroll (kakemono) with a magnificent arabesque formed silk brocade mount, elaborately designed with poly-chrome enamel. Of the four plaques, three consist of almost identical mounts with images of Fujin, Raijin, The Seven Gods of Good Fortune (Shichifukujin) and Startled Humans; and Hell Scene; The Sixteen Arhats with Gama sennin and Tekkai sennin; Enma, King of Hell, Presiding over a Skeleton Forced to Look in the Mirror of Past Deeds at His Past Life as a Fisherman Netting Fish, with each one signed, ekko sha, with two red seals and signed on the reverse, Watanabe Sekko; also with inscription on the reverse of Hell Scene dated Meiji 37 (1904) stating that the plaques commemorate the Russo-Japanese War (1904-1905) and with mark of the Hododa workshop and names of additional Hododa artisans and the Shimazu family crest associated with earthenware of the Satsuma type. The quality, condition, and the gold work of these plaques is extraordinary and unique. These are the only set that we have seen in dealing with the finest antiques in Five Generations. The fourth plaque, which has the image of The Death of the Buddha (Shaka nehan), signed on the obverse Sekko kinsha sha and with two red seals, signed on the reverse Wada Hogetsu saku and with Hododa workshop mark and Shimazu crest. Provenance: Sold in Sotheby’s: Fine Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art Sale New York, March 30, 2006 Lot #194 Sold Price: $102,000. Found in the exuberant collection of Mr. Alan Hartman or Rare Arts, New York, NY. Three matching plaques 15 ¾ x 9 7/8 in. (39.6 x 25 cm; roller end to roller end 29.2 cm) each approximate; Death of Buddha plaque 15 5/8 x 9 ¾ in. (39.5 x 24.7 cm; roller end to roller end 28.8 cm).

Creator:
Hododa (Artist)
Dimensions:
Height: 16 in (40.64 cm)Width: 9.75 in (24.77 cm)Depth: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)
Sold As:
Set of 4
Style:
Japonisme (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Porcelain,Gilt,Hand-Painted
Place of Origin:
Japan
Period:
1900-1909
Date of Manufacture:
Early 20th Century
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
New York, NY
Reference Number:
1stDibs: f919519010213181091fs