Lot 55*
A pair of gold and iron menuki By Kawarabayashi Hidekuni (1825-1891), 19th century
11 May 2010, 10:30 BST
London, New Bond StreetSold for £3,000 inc. premium
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By Kawarabayashi Hidekuni (1825-1891), 19th century
Each in the form of a hawk, one of gold, its head turned back to the right and its plumage with shakudo details, the other of iron with gilt details, signed Tenkodo (Hide)kuni. 2.8cm (1 1/8in). (2).
Each in the form of a hawk, one of gold, its head turned back to the right and its plumage with shakudo details, the other of iron with gilt details, signed Tenkodo (Hide)kuni. 2.8cm (1 1/8in). (2).
Footnotes
目貫 鷹 銘天光堂秀国(川原林秀国) 19世紀
For the maker, see R.Haynes, Index no. H01054. He was an assistant to members of the Nakagawa school and became a student of Kawarabayashi Hideoki.