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A FINE GURI LACQUER WOOD KISERUZUTSU (PIPE CASE) OF DARUMA, DATED 1922 Attributed to Kano Tessai (1845-1925) or a follower, signed with a kakihan Japan, dated to Taisho 11 (1922) Of muso-zutsu form, portrait of Daruma (Bodhidharma) lacquered in guri style, and with a lengthy inscription. The inscription, dated Taisho 11 (1922), executed in teppitsu (iron brush) references the Zen Buddhist concept of direct transmission beyond words, describing Daruma (Bodhidharma) holding a single lotus flower, symbolizing silent enlightenment. It also alludes to his legendary nine-year meditation facing a wall, which led to his Satori (enlightenment). The signature can be read as Rokunen Senso 六年仙叟, which literally means "Six years, an old immortal man" Signed with an unidentified kakihan, likely relating to Kano Tessai (1845-1925). LENGTH 22.1 cm Condition: Very good condition with typical traces of use and minor wear. Provenance: Ex-collection of Maybelle Dore. Maybelle (Betty) Dore started collecting Japanese antiques in the postwar years, during the 1950s and 1960s, when interest in Japanese art was generally very low. For her business she ventured to Japan on her own to assemble netsuke and related works of art, including pipe cases and kogo (incense containers). Betty was also a founding member and the first Chairwoman of the International Netsuke Society, Northern California Chapter.

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