Shibuichi Kozuka Engraved with Mt. Fuji, by Hogen Haruaki

Shibuichi Kozuka Engraved with Mt. Fuji, by Hogen Haruaki

The sacred mountain carved in relief, its snow covered summit suggested by silver inlay, a wisp of cloud in gold relief, excavated metal in the foreground heaped to represent the foliage of tree tops

inscribed jipp-ō haruaki hogen with kaō. Early 19th century

9.7 cm

with box

The jippo-ō of the signature might be translated as old man of the ten Buddhist directions, implying a man of some years who has seen it all. It might explain why the kaō is not entirely typical

Price: £950

MR3428