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Edo Okimono of Sen no Rikyu browse these categories for related items... Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Okimono: Pre 1900: item # 145316 Please refer to our stock # BM202 when inquiring.
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| We here offer a simply elegant sculptural depiction of Sen no Rikyu (1522-1591), the most famous of Japan’s tea masters and to whom is attributed the primary role in the creation of the classic Japanese tea ceremony. Carved from boxwood, this piece is clearly dated to the third year of the Kaei Era (1848-1854), which appears in kanji on the underside of the removable head (see photo). Sculptural depictions of Sen no Rikyu are by no means commonplace, and this piece is a nearly pristine late-Edo example of such a rarity. The vivid realism and expressive serenity of this piece attest to craftsmanship of unparalleled quality. With the notable exception of very old wood loss to the nose, this piece is in near-original condition. For the sake of thoroughness, we note that a 0.1 cm (0.04 in) chip has etched its way onto the top of both ears, these two chips being noticeable only under close scrutiny of the sides of the piece. In addition, a shallow 0.5 cm (0.2 in) chip on the hemline of the robe directly beneath the figure's right elbow is detectable, as is a narrow crack of approximately 0.7 cm (0.3 in) in length on the front-center hemline and two cracks also of approximately 0.7 cm in length on the center of the rear hemline, not visible from the front. Dimensions: Height of 17.0 cm (6.7 in), width of 16.3 cm (6.4 in), and depth of 12.5 cm (4.9 in). A sculpture of true artistic merit, with a clear Edo-Period provenance. | |||||||||||
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