Publisher's Synopsis
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1901 edition. Excerpt: ...sweet flag rendered in pewter and mother-o'-pearl. The seal of Korin is on the interior of the lid. Tsuna-yoshi period, 1681-1708. Height 9 in. 1103 Perfume Box (kogo) Of white lacquer, decorated with botan and Kara-shishi, the interior of nashiji lacquer, by Zonesi, said to be the only artist who accomplished this style. Tsunayoshi period, 1681-1708. Diameter 2$ in. 1104 A Sake Cup Of wood, ornamented with leaves. The cup is inscribed " The Sake Cup, taken by one of the loyal men of the town of Akas on the occasion of their revenge.' Attached is a button or netsuke, on which is the character Keizan, the name of a prince to whom it belonged. Tunayoshi period, 1681-1708. 1105 Writing Box (suzuri bako A specimen of lacquer on wood in a style both curious and rare. The scene on the lid is that of the Stag and the Maple; that on the interior a mountainous landscape. Date 1681-1716 9J in. by 8 in. 1106 Despatch Box (jo bako) The surface is of diaper pattern with eight TciJni, crests introduced. The work is of exquisite finish, by Shunsho the 2nd. Tsunayoshi period, 1681-1708. 1107 Small Dish (kozara) Of quatre-foil shape, with aquatic plants, and a running stream in raised gold lacquer on a ground of nashiji, by Koami, an artist of the time of Tsunayoshi, 1681-1708. 1108 Cake Tray Section of bamboo, slightly varnished with lacquer, and ornamented with a branch of awoi, executed in pewter and mother o'-pearl. Of the Korin School, 1688-1808. Diameter 5f in. 1109 Sweetmeat Box (kwashi bachi) The form that of a mandarin cluck. The body, neck, and head are of flat gold, whilst the feathers of the wings and back are rendered in raised gold. The interior contains a tray decorated with a water scene and chicks. An exquisite example adjudged to be of...
