Ɏ AN IVORY AND MIXED METAL KAGAMIBUTA OF A LONG-BROWED RAKAN

Lot details Unsigned Japan, late 19th century The shibuichi disc finely worked in iro-e takazogan of gold, shakudo, and suaka (copper) depicting a rakan (arhat) before his alms bowl, holding his comically long eyebrows in his hands. The Buddha’s disciple wears a robe draped over one shoulder, flaring upwards as if blown by the wind, his mouth opened in a gleeful expression, his eyes and jewelry inlaid in gold. The ivory bowl bearing a rich, honey-yellow patina. A central himotoshi to the underside of the bowl, the cord attachment to the back of the disc. DIAMETER 4.4 cm Condition: Very good condition with minor expected wear, slight rubbing to the gilt takazogan, an age crack to the bowl. Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number DE-K-231109-662).Unsigned Japan, late 19th century The shibuichi disc finely worked in iro-e takazogan of gold, shakudo, and suaka (copper) depicting a rakan (arhat) before his alms bowl, holding his comically long eyebrows in his hands. The Buddha’s disciple wears a robe draped over one shoulder, flaring upwards as if blown by the wind, his mouth opened in a gleeful expression, his eyes and jewelry inlaid in gold. The ivory bowl bearing a rich, honey-yellow patina. A central himotoshi to the underside of the bowl, the cord attachment to the back of the disc. DIAMETER 4.4 cm Condition: Very good condition with minor expected wear, slight rubbing to the gilt takazogan, an age crack to the bowl. Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number DE-K-231109-662).

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