Japanese Kiseru, and Case, Isobe Shousei, Meiji Period.

Name: Japanese Kiseru, and Case, Isobe Shousei, Meiji Period.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA745268
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Philip Carrol Antiques

Description

Japanese kiseruzutsu, kiser, and presentation case, signed Isobe Shousei, Meiji Period. The wood case, onlaid in silver, with an owl upon a perch, observing a smaller bird flying towards him; the cover, with a further silver bird. The case with carved inscription, and seal mark in silver.

The bamboo pipe, with silver mounts, engraved with grasses, and inlaid gilt bird. Signed Isobe Shousei. Both the pipe and the case, contained within original silk lined outer case.

Length of pipe – 18cm, 7 1/8”.

Length of case – 23 cm, 9 1/8”.

Condition: Excellent. No repair.

Physical Dimensions

Height

5cm (1.97")

Width

18cm (7.09")

Depth

5cm (1.97")

Declaration

Philip Carrol Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA745268

Description

Japanese kiseruzutsu, kiser, and presentation case, signed Isobe Shousei, Meiji Period.

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The wood case, onlaid in silver, with an owl upon a perch, observing a smaller bird flying towards him; the cover, with a further silver bird.

Philip Carrol Antiques

The case with carved inscription, and seal mark in silver.

fig 1. Japanese kiseru, and case, Isobe Shousei, Meiji Period. — fig 1. Japanese Kiseru, and Case, Isobe Shousei, Meiji Period.

The bamboo pipe, with silver mounts, engraved with grasses, and inlaid gilt bird. Signed Isobe Shousei. Both the pipe and the case, contained within original silk lined outer case.

Length of pipe – 18cm, 7 1/8”.

Length of case – 23 cm, 9 1/8”.

Condition: Excellent. No repair.

Physical Dimensions

Height

5cm (1.97")

Width

18cm (7.09")

Depth

5cm (1.97")

Date of Manufacture

Philip Carrol Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.