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Japanese Rinpa Lacquer Box, "Irises at Yatsuhashi", by Santo Kyosui, Edo Period

$6,500

£4,935.60

€5,644.23

CA$9,081.44

A$10,100.55

CHF 5,274.19

MX$122,912.91

NOK 67,359.47

SEK 63,171.30

DKK 42,125.06

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A very special Japanese Rinpa style small lacquer box for incense accessories, kobako, by Santo Kyosui (1816 to 1867), late Edo period (1603 to 1868), mid 19th century, Kyoto, Japan. The delicate lacquer box features a highly unusual dark green lacquer ground, and is designed with a scene often referred to as "Irises at Yatsuhashi" or "Eight Bridges". The bold and oversized irises of gold, silver, and copper raised hira-maki-e, with the zig-zagging plank bridges in deep reddish brown polished lacquer and a rougher copper . The support posts, crafted in rough high relief taka-maki-e, are in stark contrast to the polished planks and irises. The title of the scene comes from a section of The Tales of Ise in which the protagonist, Ariwara no Narihira, and his companions take a break from their long journey. They find themselves sitting by the famous iris marshes of Mikawa Province and the famous zig-zagging eight plank-bridges. It is here that Ariwara no Narihira composes his famous poem lamenting his long separation from his wife during his exile and travels. The composition is very much in line with the Rinpa school, focused on nature and offering bold, new perspectives. The design of the box was almost certainly influenced by Ogata Korin's famous pair of screens "Irises at Yatsuhashi". The box is extremely lightweight, weighing in at only 30 grams. The base of the box seems to be either paper or a very thin shaved wood. Signed "Kyosui zo" (made by Kyosui) for Santo Kyosui (1816 to 1867), a well regarded Japanese painter and maki-e lacquer artist of the later Edo period.

Dimensions:
Height: 2 in (5.08 cm)Width: 3 in (7.62 cm)Depth: 3.75 in (9.53 cm)
Style:
Edo (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Copper,Lacquer,Paper,Pewter,Tapestry,Wood,Hand-Painted,Lacquered
Place of Origin:
Japan
Period:
Mid-19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
early to mid 19th century
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. In overall very good condition. Some texture to the lacquer - possibly from age, or possibly intentional.
Seller Location:
Austin, TX
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU894742086412

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