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Lot 78*
A black-lacquer nakatsugi (cylindrical tea container) By Toyohira Suiko (born 1936), Showa era (1926-1989), 20th century
7 November 2019, 14:00 GMT
London, New Bond Street£1,500 - £1,800
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A black-lacquer nakatsugi (cylindrical tea container)
By Toyohira Suiko (born 1936), Showa era (1926-1989), 20th century
The rich roiro ground embellished in gold togidashi maki-e on the top, sides and base with numerous open and closed fans enclosing a variety of traditional brocade designs, with highlights of kirikane, the interior risers embellished with autumn foliage including kikyo (Chinese bellflower), ominaeshi (valerian) and fujibakama (thoroughwort) in similar style, the interior of sparse nashiji, signed on the base in seal form Suiko; with a wood tomobako storage box, inscribed Senmen Nakatsugi (Tea container with folding fan-leaf design), the inside of the lid signed and sealed Suiko. 7.3cm x 6.6cm (2 7/8in x 2 5/8in). (4).
The rich roiro ground embellished in gold togidashi maki-e on the top, sides and base with numerous open and closed fans enclosing a variety of traditional brocade designs, with highlights of kirikane, the interior risers embellished with autumn foliage including kikyo (Chinese bellflower), ominaeshi (valerian) and fujibakama (thoroughwort) in similar style, the interior of sparse nashiji, signed on the base in seal form Suiko; with a wood tomobako storage box, inscribed Senmen Nakatsugi (Tea container with folding fan-leaf design), the inside of the lid signed and sealed Suiko. 7.3cm x 6.6cm (2 7/8in x 2 5/8in). (4).
























