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Dragon in the clouds, wooden inlaid panel, Japan browse these categories for related items... All Items: Japanese: Furniture: Accessories: Pre 1940: item #955996 Please refer to our stock #10598 when inquiring.
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Wooden panel, presumably keyaki, inlaid and mounted with pieces of wood and stagantler in the shape of a celestial dragon, surrounded by islands of clouds. The pieces are mounted partly with the help of nails. The inlay in the upper left corner is engraved with the name Ichiryu. No craftsman with that name is known to have been working in stagantler. Japan, Taisho or early Showa period. Framed in a faux-bamboo frame from the same period. Measurements: 20.5 x 23 inches (52 x 58.4 cm); with frame 1.75 inches (4.4 cm) thick. Excellent condition. Signature plate has been re-fitted. The pieces of wood have the structure and softness of driftwood. The stagantler is cut into extremely thin slices. Even if the artist may not be identified as a known wood or staghorn artisan, he certainly was a dexterious craftsman. |
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