A bamboo and stag antler pipe case
By Shinmei, Edo period (19th century)
Of aikuchi zutsu type, carved on the bamboo scabbard with a crab by rocks and bamboo and on the insert with pine tree in relief, the ring on the scabbard carved with clouds and a pine tree forming the himotoshi, signed Shinmei and sealed
8 3/8in (21.3cm) long
Of aikuchi zutsu type, carved on the bamboo scabbard with a crab by rocks and bamboo and on the insert with pine tree in relief, the ring on the scabbard carved with clouds and a pine tree forming the himotoshi, signed Shinmei and sealed
8 3/8in (21.3cm) long
Sold for
US$ 750
inc. premium
Footnotes
- Provenance: Raymond and Frances Bushell Collection
Published: Bushell, Raymond. Kiseruzutsu: the Japanese Pipecase in Arts of Asia, 10.6, 1980, no. 39.
Category: Asian Art
Auction terms and conditions
Contacts
Jeff Olson
Bonhams
Work
580 Madison Avenue
New York,
10022
United States
WorkTel:
+1 212 461 6516
FaxFax: +1 212 644 9007
Specialist
-
Asian Art