Descripción
YASUNOSUKE: A RARE BRONZE JIZAI OKIMONO OF A HERMIT CRAB By a member of the Ryubundo Yasunosuke family, signed Yasunosuke Japan, late 19th to early 20th century, Meiji period (1868-1912) Cast and hammered in bronze in the likeness of a hermit crab without its shell, with an articulated abdomen, and well-detailed legs, head, thorax and antennae, the bronze of a warm copper-brown tone. Signed to the abdomen within a rectangular reserve YASUNOSUKE. LENGTH 9.6 cm WEIGHT 110 g Condition: Very good condition with minor wear, few casting irregularities. Minor losses to patination of the antennae. The art of creating lifelike figures of animals in metal, known as jizai okimono, developed during the Edo period and is a fine example of outstanding Japanese craftsmanship. Meticulously constructed, these articulated figures were greatly sought after for decorative use. They were placed in alcoves alongside pieces of porcelain, pottery and hanging scrolls, and were the object of entertainment and discussion. Most early examples are made of iron, but copper, bronze, wood, and silver became popular in later designs.Popular subjects for jizai okimono included insects, fish, crustaceans, and even dragons.
136
YASUNOSUKE: A RARE BRONZE JIZAI OKIMONO OF A HERMIT CRAB By a member of the Ryubundo Yasunosuke family, signed Yasunosuke Japan, late 19th to early 20th century, Meiji period (1868-1912) Cast and hammered in bronze in the likeness of a hermit crab without its shell, with an articulated abdomen, and well-detailed legs, head, thorax and antennae, the bronze of a warm copper-brown tone. Signed to the abdomen within a rectangular reserve YASUNOSUKE. LENGTH 9.6 cm WEIGHT 110 g Condition: Very good condition with minor wear, few casting irregularities. Minor losses to patination of the antennae. The art of creating lifelike figures of animals in metal, known as jizai okimono, developed during the Edo period and is a fine example of outstanding Japanese craftsmanship. Meticulously constructed, these articulated figures were greatly sought after for decorative use. They were placed in alcoves alongside pieces of porcelain, pottery and hanging scrolls, and were the object of entertainment and discussion. Most early examples are made of iron, but copper, bronze, wood, and silver became popular in later designs.Popular subjects for jizai okimono included insects, fish, crustaceans, and even dragons.
Podría interesarle
