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Lot 336 D α

A gilt-bronze waterdropper. Edo period

Auction 1235 - overview Cologne
08.12.2023, 11:30 - India/Southeast Asia, Tibet/Nepal, China, Korea and Japan
Estimate: 600 € - 800 €
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A gilt-bronze waterdropper. Edo period

In shape of a carp with curved body, the scales rendered in engraving, with three dorsal fins, the fins of the bottom part attached to a tagayasan wood stand. Wooden box, inscribed to the lid: Koi katachi hikka (brush rest in shape of a carp).
Height with stand 5.2 cm; length 10.3 cm

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Compare a similar water dropper in the Tokyo National Museum,dated 18/19th century: https://colbase.nich.go.jp/collection_items/tnm/E-13413?locale=en