Three staghorn pipe cases of the otoshi-zutsu type

Description:

Japan, 2nd half 19th cent.
L. 20,5 - 21 cm
All decorated in relief, a) stylised rain dragon as well as leaves and clouds in a cartouche, b) heron in a lotus pond with wilting leaves, seal Mitsu (Kô), c) folded bamboo stalk and reed branches in relief.
German private collection, assembled between 1960 and 1990 - Minimally polished chip to one