An Extremely Fine and Detailed Large Carved Wood Skull
Signed in a ‘cartouche’ – Dai Nihon Sentai Sukeyuki (Izumi Sukeyuki) 1838-1920
Boxwood
Japan
Signed in a ‘cartouche’ – Dai Nihon Sentai Sukeyuki (Izumi Sukeyuki) 1838-1920
Boxwood
Japan
Meiji Period / Late 19th Century
Size: 14cm high, 14cm wide, 12cm deep – 5½ ins high, 5½ ins wide, 4¾ ins deep
A very large example of a Japanese, Meiji Period carved boxwood skull, displaying a superbly detailed anatomically correct model of a Human skull with a Snake entwined around and through the eye socket, and skull. The skull displays an amazing deep colour and superb patina.
Provenance:
Ex Private UK collection
Ex Finch and Co
Ex Private London collection
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Dimensions:Height: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)Width: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)Depth: 4.75 in (12.07 cm)
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Materials and Techniques:Boxwood
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Place of Origin:Japan
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Period:Late 19th Century
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Date of Manufacture:Meiji Period/Late 19th Century
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Condition:GoodWear consistent with age and use.
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Seller Location:London, GB
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Reference Number:Seller: LU9363240881132
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