MAEDA MASATAKA: A FINE RINPA-STYLE INLAID LACQUER KOGO, AFTER OGATA KORIN

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MAEDA MASATAKA: A FINE RINPA-STYLE INLAID LACQUER KOGO, AFTER OGATA KORIN By Maeda Masataka, signed Masataka Japan, early 20th century, Meiji period (1868–1912) to Taisho period (1912–1926) Of upright rectangular form with gently rounded edges, the box and fitted overhanging cover (kabusebuta) finished in a lustrous kinji ground and finely decorated in takamaki-e and inlaid lacquer. The domed cover depicts a dramatic composition of rocks and crashing waves, rendered in simulated pewter and metallic lacquer, with a classical poem extending across the surface in silver lacquer characters. The interior continues the design, creating a harmonious transition between exterior and interior decoration. Signed underneath MASATAKA. Suminoe no kishi ni yoru nami yoru sae ya yume no kayoiji hitome yoguramu “At Suminoe, the waves break upon the shore; even in the night, will you come to me again along the pathway of dreams?” SIZE 3 x 7 x 6 cm With an inscribed wood tomobako (storage box), signed and sealed by the artist. Maeda Masataka was a lacquer artist active during the early 20th century, associated with the continued refinement of traditional maki-e craftsmanship during the Meiji and Taisho periods. His works demonstrate a sophisticated command of classical lacquer techniques, including takamaki-e, hiramaki-e, and the incorporation of metallic and inlaid materials. Like many lacquer artists of the period, he drew inspiration from the great decorative traditions of the Edo period, particularly the bold compositions and poetic imagery of the Rinpa school. The present kogo is a faithful miniature adaptation of a celebrated lacquer design by Ogata Korin (1658–1716), preserved in the Seikado Bunko Art Museum, Tokyo, and designated an Important Cultural Property of Japan. Korin’s lacquer designs, characterized by their striking abstraction, rhythmic compositions, and sophisticated interplay of gold, silver, and contrasting materials, exerted a profound influence on generations of later craftsmen. The Rinpa tradition, named after Korin, emerged in Kyoto in the early Edo period and became one of Japan’s most influential artistic movements. Drawing upon classical court poetry, literature, and nature imagery, Rinpa artists transformed familiar subjects into bold and elegant compositions. Revived with renewed enthusiasm during the Meiji period, the style remained particularly influential in the applied arts, where lacquer artists adapted its distinctive aesthetic to luxury objects such as writing boxes, incense containers, and tea utensils. Auction comparison: Compare a related inlaid suzuribako with a similar Rinpa-inspired design by Heian Mitsuaki and Mitsuishi, early 20th century, 27 x 25.5 x 7.5 cm, sold at Bonhams, Property from the Collection of Drs. Edmund and Julie Lewis, Part I, New York, 11 September 2019, lot 586 (sold for USD 16,325 or approx. EUR 18,000 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing).

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