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Description
JAPAN, 19th century
Paper and lacquer fan
A 12-ribbed fan, decorated with a fiery gold dragon chasing a pearl; on the reverse, the seven stars of the Great Bear (Orion).
A symbol of the Tendai Buddhist school, to which the artist Katsushika Hokusai belonged. The ribs are inlaid with wood marquetry featuring Sanskrit symbols meaning ‘OM’ and Fudo Myo.
Traces of a former signature in gold.
Height: 33.5 cm
Width: 50 cm
Provenance: Collection of Mr B., a specialist and enthusiast of Japanese art who lived in Japan between 1980 and 2000.
H: 33.5 x W: 50 cm
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About the sale
Bargains from 116 – Treasures of Asia VI
Auction location
Auction time
10/27/2026 at 10:00 AM
Pictures credits: Contact the Auction House
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