Japanese Meiji (Late 19thc) Bronze Parcel-gilt Kanayama-bushi Gourd Dancer, Katsujun

Name: Japanese Meiji (Late 19thc) Bronze Parcel-gilt Kanayama-bushi Gourd Dancer, Katsujun
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1217284
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art

Description

Japanese Meiji (late 19thC) bronze parcel-gilt Kanayama-bushi gourd dancer by Katsujun. The dancer is depicted holding a fan in his right hand and a gourd in his left over his shoulder. Signed Katsujun on the integrated bronze base. 23cm high x 15.5cm wide x 10.8cm deep (base), weight 2.4kg

Lovely condition with no discernible wear.

The Kanayama-bushi Gourd Dance (more accurately known as Koshu Kanayama-bushi or Karame-bushi Kanayama-dance) is a Japanese folk dance of prayer for mining safety. Originally originating in the mining regions of Japan, it is now celebrated as an Intangible Folkloric Cultural Property, often performed as an offering to mountain deities.

Physical Dimensions

Height

23cm (9.06")

Width

15.5cm (6.10")

Depth

10.8cm (4.25")

Declaration

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1217284

Dealers Internal Reference

AD1426

Description

fig 1. Japanese Meiji (late 19thC) Bronze Parcel-Gilt Kanayama-bushi Gourd Dancer, Katsujun — fig 1. Japanese Meiji (Late 19thc) Bronze Parcel-gilt Kanayama-bushi Gourd Dancer, Katsujun

Lovely condition with no discernible wear.

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The Kanayama-bushi Gourd Dance (more accurately known as Koshu Kanayama-bushi or Karame-bushi Kanayama-dance) is a Japanese folk dance of prayer for mining safety.

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art

Originally originating in the mining regions of Japan, it is now celebrated as an Intangible Folkloric Cultural Property, often performed as an offering to mountain deities.