A Satsuma handle of a walking stick. Around 1900 - image-1

Lot 27 Dα

A Satsuma handle of a walking stick. Around 1900

Auction 1136 - overview Cologne
07.06.2019, 11:00 - Japanese Art (Decorative Arts, Paintings, Woodcut Prints)
Estimate: 800 € - 1.000 €
Result: 992 € (incl. premium)

A Satsuma handle of a walking stick. Around 1900

Painted in enamels and gold with a procession including an ox-drawn cart with a prince inside and numerous courtiers in various costumes. Inscribed in katakana with the name of the original owner "Tomasu bi buro" (Thomas B. Blow?). Metal mounting and iron nail.
Height of the ceramic knob 12.3 cm

Provenance

Private collection, USA