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Pair of Japanese Lacquer Maki-e Cup Stand Meiji Period
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Description
A pair of Japanese lacquered wood cup stands with Maki-e decoration circa end of 19th century of Meiji period. These stands were used to present tea or sake cups at elaborate parties and therefore not for daily use. The surface of these pieces was beautifully decorated with gold hiramaki-e that depicts a large ornament ball with floral and corn design issuing hundreds of thin and long tassels flowing in the wind and onto the base of the stands. Mostly gold, a few red threads were intentionally mixed in to make it more visually arresting. The workmanship is superb with the utmost attention to the movement and details. The designs on the two stands appear similar but upon closer inspection, they are quite distinct in how the tassels dance.
They are with their original fitted tomobako which is quite worn by the age, the remaining paper label only reads partially as "Maki-e stands for presenting tea etc". The box measures 13" L x 6.5" W x 3" H. - More Information
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Tishu, based in Atlanta, GA, offers a diverse collection ranging from Neolithic art to 20th-century collectibles, with a focus on Mid-century design, Japanese and Korean art, Asian textiles, and Contemporary Aboriginal art. Driven by a passion for timeless beauty, the gallery is open by appointment only and offers works that span 5,000 years of history. Reach them at 305-400-0561 or tishu@tishugallery.com.
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