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A set of patinated bronze utensils
Lot 676

A set of patinated bronze utensils

TAISHO PERIOD (EARLY 20TH CENTURY), SIGNED JOUN SAKU (OSHIMA JOUN; 1858-1940)

Closed20 March 2013

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A set of patinated bronze utensils
Taisho period (Early 20th century), signed Joun saku (Oshima Joun; 1858-1940)

The set comprising a bamboo-form vase with the "Three Friends of Winter" motif of pine, bamboo and plum, cast, chiseled with a silvery patina and gilding, the incense burner in the form of crane with silvery surface and with shakudo and gilded details, and an incense box and cover in the form of a turtle, the top of the carapace forming the cover of the turtle box
Vase 8 5/8in. (21.9cm.) high
With original wood box signed Ichijoken Joun saku and sealed
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Specialist note

The motif of "Three Friends of Winter" is model of fortitude and uprightness in adverse condition, because the pine and bamboo remain green in the icy weather and plum is the first to bloom each year. They are also symbols of longevity as the pine and bamboo are evergreens, and pine and plum trees live for a long time.

The crane and turtle are symbols of longevity as well as they live to a ripe old age.