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[PLATINUM]: Crested Ibises in Flight Maki-e Propelling Pencil, 1930s
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16 June 2015, 10:00 PDT
San FranciscoUS$2,000 - US$3,000
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[PLATINUM]: Crested Ibises in Flight Maki-e Propelling Pencil, 1930s
A superb propelling pencil decorated with a flock of ibises against a backdrop of golden clouds, maker unknown, possibly Platinum. Red, violet and gold pigment in togidashi maki-e and raised takamaki-e on black lacquer ground. Flat top, brass cone, ball-ended clip. 120mm. Some rubbing to lacquer at seam where top piece joins main section. Signed by artist (kanji unknown, but somewhat resembles that of Namiki artist Shorin Tanaka).
Saleroom notices
Print catalogue photo misnumbered. See image identified as 1147 for this lot. Captop device does not screw on securely.













