A GROUP OF GOLD AND SILVER-INLAID PEGS

ISSEI: A SUPERB INLAID BRONZE AND SHIBUICHI OKIMONO OF DAIKOKU AND RAT ISSEI: A SUPERB INLAID BRONZE AND SHIBUICHI OKIMONO OF DAIKOKU AND RAT Attributed to Hasegawa Issei, signed Issei saku Japan, late 19 th to early 20th century, Meiji period (1868-1912) Finely modeled as Daikoku leaning over his oversized treasure bag tied with a cord, dressed in flowing robes and a cap, the magic mallet suspended from his belt, the hems and details inlaid in gold and shakudo hirazogan, the base with a mark reading ISSEI saku [made by Issei] in gilt in an oval reserve. The figure accompanied by a small rat perched on its hind legs and raising its head and front paws. HEIGHT 11.3 cm WEIGHT 702 g (excl. stand) Condition: Very good condition with minor wear, light surface scratches, and minuscule nicks. One of the tassels lost. With a lacquered presentation stand. The wood storage box inscribed to the interior of the cover ‘Osaka Shobido Hoshokuten sei’ [made by the Shobido Jewelry Shop] and with a seal. With a small, lacquered storage box for the rat. Hasegawa Issei worked in Tokyo during the Meiji and Taisho eras and was known for his silver okimono. He is also recorded in the 1900 Paris Exposition exhibiting silver vases, incense-burners, and groups of birds.