A VERY RARE STAG ANTLER KISERUZUTSU WITH PIPE DEPICTING A GHOST

Unsigned, stag antler kiseruzutsu with bamboo and silver pipe with shakudo and gold hirazogan decoration
Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)

The pipecase of senryu-zutsu type, carved as male ghost with an elongated and curved body and holding his fist to his mouth, forming the cord channel, and screaming. His bony fingers are expressively carved, and his robes are decorated with many clouds and an oni mask at the back. The difficult material is used masterfully, and the natural porous structure of the antler lends to the ethereal representation of the supernatural being. The eyes are inlaid in dark horn. Coming with a kiseru (pipe) made from an attractive piece of bamboo with silver ends and shakudo with gold hirazogan decorations with an ishime finish.

HEIGHT (including kiseru) 21 CM

Condition: Very good condition
Provenance: Formerly collection of Arno Ziesnitz