Lot 327 - A209AS Asian Art: Japan, India, South-East Asia - Tuesday, 18. June 2024, 02.00 PM
A TRANSVERSE FLUTE WITH A LACQUERED CASE.
Japan, Meiji period, length 39.5 cm (flute).
Seven-holed bamboo flute, type ryûteki or nohkan, with plain grooved lacquer decoration, the luxurious case is finely decorated with plum blossoms in takamakie and nashiji. Red lacing.
Provenance: Old Swiss private collection.
This type of flute is usually played with drums in traditional performing arts such as Nô and Kabuki.
This type of flute is usually played with drums in traditional performing arts such as Nô and Kabuki.
CHF 1 000 / 1 500 | (€ 1 030 / 1 550)
Sold for CHF 6 250 (including buyer’s premium)
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