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A PAIR OF BRONZE MOON FLASKS DEPICTING ANTHROPOMORPHIC FROGS
Lot 55 - AK0125

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Lot details

Unsigned
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)

Each with a flattened globular body raised on an arched foot and rising to a waisted neck with an everted rim, the body finely worked to one side with anthropomorphic frogs performing acrobatics, one balancing on a tight line as others cheer it on, few playing badminton, other juggling, and playing musical instruments and dancing, all within a cloud-form gilt frame. The neck decorating with a blossoming flower head borne on scrolling vines, the tendrils continuing to the foot.

HEIGHT 17.1 cm (each)
WEIGHT 670.2 g and 697.2 g

Condition: Good condition with wear. Tiny holes, nicks, scratches, dings, and abrasions. The seams with splits, repairs, and touchups. The bases resealed.

The depiction of the frogs on the present flasks is reminiscent of the Choju-jinbutsu-giga scrolls from the 12th and 13th centuries. This famous set of four emakimono belonging to Kozan-ji temple in Kyoto are also referred to as Scrolls of Frolicking Animals in English and feature many anthropomorphic frogs.

Auction comparison:
Compare a partially red and gilt lacquered bronze vase, with the identical motif, Meiji period, at Artcurial, Art d’Asie, 10 December 2018, Paris, lot 11 (sold EUR 3,250). Note the present lot is a pair.

 

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