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A rare, late 19th Century Japanese multi-metal decorative wall panel.
This exquisite Japanese, late 19th Century multi-metal wall panel is from our collection of Fine Meiji-era metal work.
Using precious metals to depicting Courtesan Eguchi sitting on a recumbent elephant, this is a fine example of Japanese craftsmanship. The courtesan, dressed in opulent robes.
The scene is completed by leaves, branches and buds again in multi-metals. The frame in a bamboo style.
Condition is excellent. Please feel free to contact us for additional information.
Signed to the lower right hand corner
Courtesan Eguchi
The image of a lady seated on an elephant is seen in many forms of Japanese art from the Edo and Meiji period, at first glance it is simply a beautiful image but on closer inspection it is a subtle from of satire. The lady depicted will usually be Courtesan Eguchi, she sits upon the elephant in a gentle parody of Fugen Bosatsu, a Buddhist deity.
Dimensions
48cm high x 36cm wideCondition report
ExcellentStock number
KPME56The BADA Standard
- Since 1918, BADA has been the leading association for the antiques and fine art trade
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- Our clients are protected by BADA’s code of conduct
- Our dealers’ membership is reviewed and renewed annually
- Bada.org is a non-profit site: clients deal directly with members and they pay no hidden fees