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Ref. No. 539
Kanshitsu lacquer vase by Shuho KAWAI
| Origin | Japan |
|---|---|
| Period | Showa period (1926-1989) |
| Medium | Lacquer |
| Dimensions |
Height29 cm / 11 27⁄64 in
|
| Condition | Excellent |
| Signature | Shuho Kore Utsusu |
Price
Available on Request
Provenance
- Becker collection Sacramento, USA.
- Kagedo Japanese Art
About This Work
Of baluster form in kanshitsu (dry lacquer) decorated with a bold design of Rinpa-style crashing waves in gold, silver, and black togidashi maki-e against a cranberry-red ground, signed on the base Shuho kore o utsuru.
Kawai Shuho (1890–1981) was a renowned Japanese lacquer artist and a member of the prestigious Nitten (Japan Fine Arts Exhibition).