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Japanese Meiji (late 19thc) Bronze Parcel-gilt Kanayama-bushi Gourd Dancer, Katsujun
£750 $1,004 €878
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.
Internal Reference: AD1426
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1217284
Dateline of this antique is 19th Century
Height is 23cm (9.1inches)Width is 15.5cm (6.1inches)Depth is 10.8cm (4.3inches)
Antique SA1217284 shown on this page was made in the 19th Century. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
19th Century
ANTIQUE SA1217284
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