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A Tonkotsu by Shibata Zeshin (c. 1850 to c. 1890 Japan)

Reference no. 21962
A Tonkotsu by Shibata Zeshin

Dimensions

8.00cm high    (  3.15 inches high)

Condition

Good condition

Description / Expertise

SHIBATA ZESHIN (1807-1891)
A woven basketwork Tonkotsu of oval section. It is lacquered in black ishime with a yusu (teapot) decorated with gold ho-o birds, the reverse with two yunomi (footed cups) in silver lacquer with gilt interiors and roundels. The simple cover of bamboo.
The base signed with the engraved signature, red inked: Zeshin.

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