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A powerful Japanese equestrian wood carving of a samurai by Yoshida Issen/Isshun

Offered by: Wick Antiques LTD

Description
A powerful Japanese equestrian wood carving of a samurai by Yoshida Issen/Isshun, depicted in full armour on a prancing, muscular war horse, signed ???” ISSEN TO”. Japanese, circa 1920.

Footnote: Yoshida Issen (1885-1956) was from a family of wood carvers who specialized in Buddhist sculpture and architectural items. The family is based in Nanao City, Noto region, Ishikawa Prefecture. Other examples of his works can be found at the Nanao City (Ishikawa) municipal museum.

More Information

Origin:	Japan
Period:	1920-1949
Materials:	Wood
Condition:	Good.
Creation Date:	Circa 1920
Styles / Movements:	Asian, Traditional
Incollect Reference #:	677319

Dimensions

W.	17.25 in;	H.	19.5 in;	D.	8 in;
W.	43.82 cm;	H.	49.53 cm;	D.	20.32 cm;

Message from Seller:

Wick Antiques was established by Charles Wallrock in the early 1980s. Having grown up in the Antiques world Charles developed an extensive wealth of knowledge. Starting out as a ‘man with a van’ he quickly gained a good reputation and embarked on a longstanding relationship with Harrods. He was later joined by his wife, Caroline Wallrock. Caroline having completed a Persian degree, went on to study at Christie’s fine art and then joined Sotheby’s specializing in Islamic and Japanese works of art