As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this large scale Meiji Period (1868-1912) hexagonal form koro artist signed by the highly regarded Ryozan Okamoto, on this occasion working for the Yasuda company. This larger scale hexagonal form koro is painted with panels of birds in their natural settings to two sides as well as bijin and children in traditional garden landscape scenes to the remainder, the four interspersed panels pierced out in a fine honeycomb pattern, each bordered with fine black and gilt floral decoration similar to that used on the eight shaped bracket feet. The shoulders and lid of this impressive koro are painstakingly decorated in multi coloured opposing geometric patterns beneth a finely interwoven honeycomb reticulated lid, the purpose of the reticulation is not only decorative but provides a method of escape for the incence. The underside of the koro is fully signed by Ryozan Okamoto and bears the Yasuda company seal central to a hand painted sprig of flora.
Provenance :
USA Collection.
Condition Report :
Fine condition throughout.
Approximate Sizes :
Height : 7 1/4" 18.5 cm
Diameter : 5 3/4" 14.5 cm
Free worldwide delivery and a certificate of authenticity are included within the price of this item.
Physical Dimensions
Height
18.5cm (7.28")
Width
14.5cm (5.71")
Depth
14.5cm (5.71")
Declaration
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art has dated this piece to the 1900s.
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1078211
Dealers Internal Reference
ep 87
Dealers Notes
Available during usual business hours 7 days a week by prior appointment only.
Available out of hours for general enquiries : sales@stagsheadantiques.com or steve@steveslyjapaneseart.com
Tel 07774-635918
Description
As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this large scale Meiji Period (1868-1912) hexagonal form koro artist signed by the highly regarded Ryozan Okamoto, on this occasion working for the Yasuda company. This larger scale hexagonal form koro is painted with panels of birds in their natural settings to two sides as well as bijin and children in traditional garden landscape scenes to the remainder, the four interspersed panels pierced out in a fine honeycomb pattern, each bordered with fine black and gilt floral decoration similar to that used on the eight shaped bracket feet. The shoulders and lid of this impressive koro are painstakingly decorated in multi coloured opposing geometric patterns beneth a finely interwoven honeycomb reticulated lid, the purpose of the reticulation is not only decorative but provides a method of escape for the incence.
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The underside of the koro is fully signed by Ryozan Okamoto and bears the Yasuda company seal central to a hand painted sprig of flora.
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
fig 1. Large Japanese Reticulated Satsuma Koro - Ryozan Okamoto
Provenance :
USA Collection.
Condition Report :
Fine condition throughout.
Approximate Sizes :
Height : 7 1/4" 18.5 cm
Diameter : 5 3/4" 14.5 cm
Free worldwide delivery and a certificate of authenticity are included within the price of this item.
Physical Dimensions
Height
18.5cm (7.28")
Width
14.5cm (5.71")
Depth
14.5cm (5.71")
Date of Manufacture
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art has dated this piece to the 1900s.
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1078211
Dealers Internal Ref
ep 87
About the Dealer
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2012
Specialists in japanese works of art from the meiji period 1868-1912
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