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A Banko ware okimono of a rabbit By Nunami Rozan (1718-1777), late 18th century
11 May 2010, 10:30 BST
London, New Bond StreetSold for £2,880 inc. premium
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By Nunami Rozan (1718-1777), late 18th century
The plump rabbit conventionally modelled seated with its long ears folded back over its back, the eyes painted dark pink, the base stamped Banko Fueki; with tomobako titled Usagi (rabbit) and inside of the lid stamped with seal Banko Fueki. 15½cm x 19½cm (6 1/8in x 7 5/8in). (2).
The plump rabbit conventionally modelled seated with its long ears folded back over its back, the eyes painted dark pink, the base stamped Banko Fueki; with tomobako titled Usagi (rabbit) and inside of the lid stamped with seal Banko Fueki. 15½cm x 19½cm (6 1/8in x 7 5/8in). (2).
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万古 兎置物 沼波弄山 18世紀後期
Nunami Rozan, known as the founder of Banko ware, was born in Kuwana of Ise (present Mie prefecture). He was knowledgeable about the tea ceremony and opened his first kiln in Ise and started producing pottery at around twenty years old. Later he opened a second kiln at Edo during the Horeki Period (1751-1764). The name of Banko originates from the impressed seal on the pieces he made, bankofueki, or literally 'eternity, constancy', hoping they would be handed down through endless generations after his death.
























