A FINE MIXED METAL ‘KIRI NO HO-O’ OJIME

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A FINE MIXED METAL ‘KIRI NO HO-O’ OJIME Unsigned Japan, late 19th-early 20th century, Meiji period (1868-1912) Of rounded globular form, the dark patinated shibuichi ground finely worked in mixed-metal takazogan and katABORI with shakudo, gold, silver, and copper accents to depict a ho-o phoenix sweeping around the body amid paulownia leaves. LENGTH 2.2 cm Both the ho-o bird and the paulownia (kiri) tree are imperial symbols of Japan. According to legend, the ho-o, a bird similar to the phoenix that represents the eternal rebirth of the soul, only settles on the kiri tree. In the hope of attracting this auspicious bird that blesses people with wisdom, health and happiness, the trees are planted in courtyards and gardens.

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