A walrus-tusk kiseruzutsu. 19th century - image-1

Lot 771 Dα

A walrus-tusk kiseruzutsu. 19th century

Auction 1166 - overview Cologne
16.12.2020, 11:00 - Asian Art
Estimate: 1.600 € - 2.000 €
Result: 2.250 € (incl. premium)

A walrus-tusk kiseruzutsu. 19th century

Of otoshizutsu type, carved in openwork with a magnolia tree behind a bamboo fence. The long petals contrasting nicely with the almost geometrical bamboo fence. The pipe of bamboo with fittings of white metal and cloisonné enamel.
Length 19.7 cm

Provenance

Collection June H. Schuerch (1930-2009), Santa Barbara, CA, USA, and thence by descent