MEIJI-TAISHO

NOGAME RYUKI, IMPERIAL PRESENTATION MINOGAME TORTOISE OKIMONO

Imperial presentation okimono of minogame tortoises on a rocky outcroppin. Of cast shibuichi or silver bronze and decorated with gilt details, the eyes of the tortoises inlaid in gold and shakudo. With an elaborate rosewood stand carved with tortoises and crashing waves. By Nogami Ryuki.

Nogami Ryuki, Imperial Presentation Minogame Tortoise Okimono

 

Artist Name: Nogami Ryuki
Period: Meiji Taisho
Styles: Imperial
Mediums: Metalwork
Form: Okimono or Sculpture
Origin Country: Japan
Approximately 17” x 12” x 15.5” high

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