Lot 96 , A large Japanese gilt and red lacquered bronze ‘shi-shi’ koro and cover, Edo period
A large Japanese gilt and red lacquered bronze ‘shi-shi’ koro and cover, Edo period, boldly modelled with two shi-shi playing, the figure to the back's head removes to reveal the cavity of the vessel, unmarked, 24cm high, 25cm long
£2,000-3,000
Condition:
Losses and flaking to the lacquer consistent with age and use, possible old repair to the tip of one of the the shi-shi tails, otherwise in good condition.
Unsold