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Japanese Scholar's Object
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This natural gourd was sliced at the top, hollowed out, and lacquered in black inside, around the rim, and on the bottom where it was signed by the artisan with Chinese and Japanese characters. As a "scholar's object" it would have been placed on a desk, along with a scholar's rock, and other artfully presented natural specimens.
- Dimensions:Height: 7.25 in (18.42 cm)Width: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)Depth: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)
- Style:Organic Modern (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1950
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU106146029133
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