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No. 5843
Bizen Tobi Shishi Incense Furnace
¥190,000
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Description
He inherited the skills of Shunko Nishimura, a master of decorative "Saikumono" figures.
This work is a traditional incense burner known as a "Kouro."
"Shishi" is a motif that appears very frequently in Saikumono works.
The "Shishi" is an imaginary creature based on the lion.
As a sacred animal, the "Shishi" has long been cherished by the Japanese people as a protective talisman.
He depicts the leaping form of the "Shishi" in great detail.
The earring-like designs on the body are also highly unique.
He was born in 1904 in Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture.
He became a disciple of Shunko Nishimura in 1919.
He passed away in 1982.
This work is a traditional incense burner known as a "Kouro."
"Shishi" is a motif that appears very frequently in Saikumono works.
The "Shishi" is an imaginary creature based on the lion.
As a sacred animal, the "Shishi" has long been cherished by the Japanese people as a protective talisman.
He depicts the leaping form of the "Shishi" in great detail.
The earring-like designs on the body are also highly unique.
He was born in 1904 in Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture.
He became a disciple of Shunko Nishimura in 1919.
He passed away in 1982.
Details
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- Dimensions
- W19.2cm × D13.7cm × H20.4cm
About the Artist
He was born in 1904 in Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture.
He became a disciple of Shunko Nishimura since 1919.
He died in 1982.
He became a disciple of Shunko Nishimura since 1919.
He died in 1982.