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Japanese Bronze Carp

Creator: Ryohei Saku
Offered by: Naga Antiques

Description
Original signed wooden box. Signature reads: Ryohei Saku. Outside of box reads: Ota Ryohei saku. Notes about the artist: Ota Ryohei (often spelled Oota Ryohei), 1913-1997, was born in Fukushia and studied sculpture under Miki Sosaku and kitamura Seibo. He exhibited consistently and was awarded several time at the prestigious Nitten, eventually selected to serve as a judge there. There is now a museum dedicated to his work called the Mori no Chabako Museum (Tea Box in the Forest Museum). The Fukagawa Museum dedicates one room to his sculpture and there are many public works in various cities around the world.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	Japan
Period:	1950-1979
Condition:	Good.
Styles / Movements:	Asian Art
Dealer Reference #:	A5286
Incollect Reference #:	746297

Dimensions

W.	23.5 in;	H.	7 in;	D.	8 in;
W.	59.69 cm;	H.	17.78 cm;	D.	20.32 cm;

Message from Seller:

Naga Antiques celebrates 45 years as a leading source of fine Asian antiques, specializing in Japanese screens, bronzes, ceramics, porcelains, fine lacquer objects, sculpture, and furniture. Our inventory of over 300 Japanese screens ranges from the 16th century to the 20th century. Our gallery also features Art Deco, American Modern, Continental, and Biedermeier furniture and assorted objects