Description:
A COPPER KOZUKA HANDLE OF TWO IMMORTALS BY NAOYUKI
By Naoyuki, kozuka handle, copper and some gold
Japan, around 1800, Edo period (1615-1868)
Two figures, executed in deep katabori?relief, depicting the bearded Taoist sage Laozi, known as Roshi in Japan, and Tekkai Sennin. Roshi is wearing a fine Chinese garment and reading a book, while Tekkai has a full beard and a glowing expression in his golden eyes. Signed on the reverse HAMANO NAOYUKI?and Kao.
LENGTH 9.85 cm
Provenance: German private collection.
Condition: Very good condition