A JAPANESE AO-BIZEN KOGO BY KIMURA TOHO (b.1928-) SHOWA PERIOD (1926-1989)
Description: A JAPANESE AO-BIZEN KOGO BY KIMURA TOHO (b.1928-)
SHOWA PERIOD (1926-1989)
The stoneware incense container modelled in the form of a monkey mask resting on a drum, stamped to the base with the round seal mark for Kimura Toho. Together with tomobako (original signed wooden box).
5cm high, 6.5cm diameter
OTHER NOTES:
The Kimura lineage is recognised as one of the six oldest and most important potting lineages of the Bizen kilns, the Kimura family having been recognised by Toyotomi Hideyoshi (1537-1598) in the Momoyama Period.
Condition:
Condition: No visible faults or damage
LJ delivery size: Small
The opinions expressed in the condition reports are a guide only and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Prospective buyers are encouraged to inspect articles for sale at our pre-sale viewing where Leonard Joel staff are available for advice.
Leonard Joel makes no guarantee of the originality of mechanical or applied components. Absence of reference to such modifications does not imply that a lot is free from modifications.
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Description: A JAPANESE AO-BIZEN KOGO BY KIMURA TOHO (b.1928-)
SHOWA PERIOD (1926-1989)
The stoneware incense container modelled in the form of a monkey mask resting on a drum, stamped to the base with the round seal mark for Kimura Toho. Together with tomobako (original signed wooden box).
5cm high, 6.5cm diameter
OTHER NOTES:
The Kimura lineage is recognised as one of the six oldest and most important potting lineages of the Bizen kilns, the Kimura family having been recognised by Toyotomi Hideyoshi (1537-1598) in the Momoyama Period.
Condition:
Condition: No visible faults or damage
LJ delivery size: Small
The opinions expressed in the condition reports are a guide only and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Prospective buyers are encouraged to inspect articles for sale at our pre-sale viewing where Leonard Joel staff are available for advice.
Leonard Joel makes no guarantee of the originality of mechanical or applied components. Absence of reference to such modifications does not imply that a lot is free from modifications.
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