Lot details By Matsuki Hokei, signed Hokei Japan, late 19th century The fine tsuishu (carved red lacquer) pipe case of muso-zutsu form. Beautifully carved in relief with a continuous scene of cranes, surrounded by clouds and leaves, against a revealed red lacquer ground with seigaiha (stylised wave design). The rim and himotoshi loop of copper. Signed Hokei within a rounded reserve. HEIGHT 21.5 cm Condition: Overall good condition with traces of wear and age, cracks, and chips to the lacquer. Provenance: French private collection. Auction comparison: A similar kiseruzutsu by Hokei was sold at Bonhams, The Edward Wrangham Collection of Japanese Art Part IV, 6 November 2013, London, lot 101 (sold for GBP 5,250).
Lot details By Matsuki Hokei, signed Hokei Japan, late 19th century The fine tsuishu (carved red lacquer) pipe case of muso-zutsu form. Beautifully carved in relief with a continuous scene of cranes, surrounded by clouds and leaves, against a revealed red lacquer ground with seigaiha (stylised wave design). The rim and himotoshi loop of copper. Signed Hokei within a rounded reserve. HEIGHT 21.5 cm Condition: Overall good condition with traces of wear and age, cracks, and chips to the lacquer. Provenance: French private collection. Auction comparison: A similar kiseruzutsu by Hokei was sold at Bonhams, The Edward Wrangham Collection of Japanese Art Part IV, 6 November 2013, London, lot 101 (sold for GBP 5,250).
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