MEIJI PERIOD (LATE 19TH CENTURY)

The Hirado Collection of Philip Cardeiro
PROPERTY OF THE C PHILIP CARDEIRO LIVING TRUST (Lots 52-72)

Four Hirado Models of Animals
Meiji period (late 19th century)
An okimono modelled as a seated cat with its head turned to its left and tail curled, a fitted wood stand
An okimono modelled as a seated tiger with its head and tail turned upwards, its left paw raised, the body incised to simulate the fur and stripes, the eyes painted in blue, decorated in a clear glaze
An okimono modelled as a monkey seated wearing a tunic, the body incised to simulate the fur, decorated in a clear glaze, fitted wood stand
A koro [incense burner] modelled as a minogame [auspicious long-tailed turtle], the details realistically rendered, the carapace with a pierced detachable cover on which two small turtles climb, decorated in a pale celadon glaze
12.8cm. high (a cat incl. stand), 14.5cm. high (a tiger), 19.3cm. high (a monkey incl. stand), 25cm. wide (minogame)

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