Catalogue of the collections of the American Art Association to be absolutely sold by auction to settle the estate of the late RAustin Robertson; part first . ; smaller one ornamentedwith figure of Kusakari (grass gatherer). 1701 Tliree Gold Ornaments. Two by Kuroba Katsubumi illustrate an old Chinese legend; the other representsfigure of deity on sacred elephant, and is signed Masa. 1702 Four Gold Ornaments. Representing millet. Signed, Tomei and Tomei Issai. 1703 Two Gold Figures. Buddhistic, representing Rakau. 1704 Pair ot Gold Figures. Fudo in standing position, holding bow and arrow. 170
Catalogue of the collections of the American Art Association to be absolutely sold by auction to settle the estate of the late RAustin Robertson; part first . ; smaller one ornamentedwith figure of Kusakari (grass gatherer). 1701 Tliree Gold Ornaments. Two by Kuroba Katsubumi illustrate an old Chinese legend; the other representsfigure of deity on sacred elephant, and is signed Masa. 1702 Four Gold Ornaments. Representing millet. Signed, Tomei and Tomei Issai. 1703 Two Gold Figures. Buddhistic, representing Rakau. 1704 Pair ot Gold Figures. Fudo in standing position, holding bow and arrow. 1705 Two Gold Ornaments. One represents a gioup of three famous Japanese poets, and the other a floraldesign. 308 JAPANESE METAL WORKS 1706 Pair of Gold Ornaments. Representing- Fudo, godof fire, and Tensho, goddess of sun. 1707 Gold Figure. Representing god of , Shitaya Yedo. Made at 1708 Cabinet of Ornaments. Comprising twenty-sevenfine specimens in solid gold, and seventeen specimens insilver, shakudo and other metals. Sold, with ebonycabinet, as forty-four pieces. JAPANESE METAL WORKS OBJECTS IN GOLD, SILVER, SHIBUICHI AND OTHERMETALS. 1709 Silver Tea Jar. Ovoid shape. Finelycarved with karakusa or vine pat-tern. Cover finely engraved and enam-eled ; 18th century. Height, 7^inches;diameter, i% inches. 1710 Sliibuichi Box. Gold lined; on tophas panel of shakudo with decorationof peony, daisies and butterflies in highrelief in gold and silver. 1711 Perfume Box. Of shibuichi, lined1709 with gold. The sides are engraved with designs of karakusa. The top of the cover is carvedand inlaid with gold and shakudo in high relief, showingpine, bamboo and plum blossoms, emblems of peace,happiness and prosperity. Is signed by artist, Nao-sadaof Kishu. 1712 Ink Holder (Y at ate). Plum branch, with bowl ex-quisitely carved with plum blossoms, gold inlaid. Signedby artist, Kiyotsuga. 173 3 Silver Koro. Melon (Moko) shape, engraved withdiaper arabesques and geometrical designs;
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