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ICHINOSE SOSHIN: A FINE SAHARI BRONZE GOURD VASE
Lot 30 - AK0126
By Ichinose Soshin, signed Soshin
Japan, 20th century, Showa period (1926-1989)
The slender double gourd-shaped body supported on a recessed foot and rising to a long bulbous neck, the bronze with a deep taupe tone. The base signed SOSHIN.
HEIGHT 24 cm
WEIGHT 508 g
Condition: Excellent condition, minimal surface wear.
With a wood tomobako inscribed to the top of the cover ‘Jundo Karamono-Utsushi Hana-Ire’ (Pure Bronze Chinese Style Vase), signed in the lower left corner ‘Ichinose Soshin’ followed by the stamp ‘Soshin’.
Ichinose Soshin was a member of the Ichinose family, based in Tomoyama, founded by Ichinose Chotaro. The family was particularly renowned for their traditional metalwork in the late 19th century.
Sahari bronze is a subdued colored alloy of copper (87%) and tin (9%) with small amounts of zinc, lead and silver. Sahari has an even grey-brown tone that is usually left unpatinated, and is prized for its clear, resonant sound, lending itself to the making of temple bells, gongs, and other ritual implements. Since ancient times, it has also been employed for Buddhist altar fittings, incense burners, mirrors, and a variety of refined craft objects.
Auction result comparison:
Compare a related bronze vase by the artist at Zacke, Fine Japanese Art, 6 December 2024, lot 78, sold for EUR 1,560.
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