19c Japanese bronze & silver TOBACCO PIPE SHISHI with cubs
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19th century Japanese tobacco pipe consisting of 2 bronze parts and a stem made out of natural reed. Bronze smoking part has overlaid silver decoration of a mother shishi (Buddhist lion) playing with her cub on a rock with a flowering peony among incised flowers and grasses. Mouthpiece is decorated with yet another overlaid silver cub running among incised grasses. Brilliant use of katakiri bori - carving technique recreating the brush strokes used in sumi ink drawings - see finely executed triangular punches indicating lichen and moss. Excellent crisp work, wonderful detailing of their body bulks, hair tufts, bushy mains and tails, great patina. Characteristic small bowl (Japanese used finely shredded tobacco, and usually made just 2-3 puffs). Beautiful piece with good feel of age, pleasantly heavy. Length 8 inches.
Reserve: $250.00
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19c Japanese bronze & silver TOBACCO PIPE SHISHI with cubs
Estimate $300 - $350
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Item located in Massachusetts, US$20 shipping in the US
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