HOTAKUSAI: A LARGE PATINATED BRONZE ‘CHINESE SCHOLAR’S ITEMS’ VASE

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HOTAKUSAI: A LARGE PATINATED BRONZE ‘CHINESE SCHOLAR’S ITEMS’ VASE By Hotakusai, signed Hotakusai zo Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912) Heavily cast, the large baluster body rises from a short, spreading foot to a waisted neck with a flared mouth. The exterior is beautifully decorated in takazogan, with the surface enriched by a variety of patinas in rich reddish and orange tones, accented with gilt details. The design depicts an array of Chinese scholar’s objects, including archaic bronze vessels, censers, reishi sceptres, scrolls, and calligraphy brushes, along with a Japanese bronze shaped as Ryutoki (an oni-like jaki) with a lantern on his head. The underside of the vase is signed in sosho (running script) HOTAKUSAI zo [made by Hotakusai]. HEIGHT 54 cm WEIGHT 14.7 kg These types of large bronzes, executed during the Meiji era by various artists, typically depict an array of ancient Chinese vessels alongside a distinct Japanese bronze, reflecting the evolution of these wares. The combination of Chinese scholar’s items with uniquely Japanese elements, such as the Ryutoki figure, highlights the cultural exchange and influence between the two traditions. Auction comparison: Compare a closely related large bronze vase with classical Chinese bronzes, Meiji period, 56 cm high, at Bonhams, Fine Japanese Works of Art, 19 March 2013, New York, lot 2375 (sold for USD 5,000 or approx. EUR 6,000 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing).

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