A rare and exceptional Japanese Meiji era carved ivory lobster by Sakurai Munetaka

Lot #324 - A rare and exceptional Japanese Meiji era carved ivory lobster by Sakurai Munetaka

Auction House:

Cordy's
Sale Name:

April Art & Antique Auction
Sale Date:

24 Apr 2012 ~ 9am
Lot #:

324
Lot Description:

A rare and exceptional Japanese Meiji era carved ivory lobster by Sakurai Munetaka
fully articulated and in naturalistic form with all joints fully moveable. Length approx. 320 extending to 600. Complete in original wood box with Hakogaki (calligraphy) to interior of lid.
References:

An almost identical example is illustrated: Shoto Museum of Art in Tokyo, 'Nihon No Zoge Chokoku - The History of Japanese Ivory Carving', 1996, Page 119.
Estimate:

NZ$22,000 - 22,000
Realised Price:

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Category:

Oriental

This Sale has been held and this item is no longer available. Details are provided for information purposes only.