Antique Japanese Lost Wax Cast Bronze Ashtray Manju Netsuke by Kyubei Phoenix
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Type: Manju (Bun Shaped) Ashtray Netsuke
Material: Bronze mixed metal alloy
Age: Edo Period (1603-1868)
Origin/Maker: Attributed to Karamono Kyubei. Japan. Unsigned.
Karamono Kyubei, who is mentioned in the Soken Kisho published in 1781. Kyubei is described as making ashtrays, Chinese-style cast netsuke and kuwara (rings used for a priest's kesa). Other designs include gourds, incense burners, eggs, and clams. Many other shapes were used for his netsuke. Sophisticated designs such as rain dragons, arabesques, flowers, clouds, and spirals were skillfully combined to create an openwork finish.
Size: 1 7/8" diameter (4.7625 cm), 7/8" tall (2.2225 cm)
Weight: 1.3 oz (36 g)
Provenance:
Present: Ryan Snooks collection of Japanese & Asian Decorative Art
Previous: Private Collection
Collected:
Condition: Item is used in good condition commensurate with age, see photos. No cracks or chips. Some light surface wear.
Subject: An ashtray manju netsuke made in lost wax cast process developed by Kyubei. One side formed from small loops of openwork metal, his typical design for openwork ryusa style netsuke, with a large opening for the ash to enter (the inside is visibly blackened from usage). The other side has a sculptural relief design of chrysanthemum flowers (kiku) and a bird, either a phoenix (ho-o) or a pheasant (kiji), with a cord loop (himotoshi) and cherry blossom (sakura) shaped attachment.
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Antique Japanese Lost Wax Cast Bronze Ashtray Manju Netsuke by Kyubei Phoenix
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Type: Manju (Bun Shaped) Ashtray Netsuke
Material: Bronze mixed metal alloy
Age: Edo Period (1603-1868)
Origin/Maker: Attributed to Karamono Kyubei. Japan. Unsigned.
Karamono Kyubei, who is mentioned in the Soken Kisho published in 1781. Kyubei is described as making ashtrays, Chinese-style cast netsuke and kuwara (rings used for a priest's kesa). Other designs include gourds, incense burners, eggs, and clams. Many other shapes were used for his netsuke. Sophisticated designs such as rain dragons, arabesques, flowers, clouds, and spirals were skillfully combined to create an openwork finish.
Size: 1 7/8" diameter (4.7625 cm), 7/8" tall (2.2225 cm)
Weight: 1.3 oz (36 g)
Provenance:
Present: Ryan Snooks collection of Japanese & Asian Decorative Art
Previous: Private Collection
Collected:
Condition: Item is used in good condition commensurate with age, see photos. No cracks or chips. Some light surface wear.
Subject: An ashtray manju netsuke made in lost wax cast process developed by Kyubei. One side formed from small loops of openwork metal, his typical design for openwork ryusa style netsuke, with a large opening for the ash to enter (the inside is visibly blackened from usage). The other side has a sculptural relief design of chrysanthemum flowers (kiku) and a bird, either a phoenix (ho-o) or a pheasant (kiji), with a cord loop (himotoshi) and cherry blossom (sakura) shaped attachment.
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Antique Japanese Lost Wax Cast Bronze Ashtray Manju Netsuke by Kyubei Phoenix
