By the Zohiko company, Zohiko seal mark
Japan, first half of 20th century, Taisho period (1912-1926) to Showa period (1926-1989)
Very finely lacquered in gold, silver, red, and brown hiramaki-e, the plumage finely worked with gentle gold strokes, the ducks shown as if swimming through water, wings slightly raised, the tail feathers extending outward and the crest of the male duck streamlining backward against the wind. The interior of nashiji and gold fundame, and the base of each sealed with the two-character ZOHIKO ‘elephant’ seal.
LENGTH 16 cm and 19 cm
Condition: Very good condition with only minor wear.
The Zohiko Company is a famous company of lacquerers established in the late 17th century and still active today.
Auction comparison:
Compare a related pair of gold lacquer kogo and covers in the form of oshidori, dated to the Meiji period, at Bonhams, Fine Japanese Art, 17 May 2012, London, lot 132 (sold for GBP 5,000).
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