JAPAN - MEIJI PERIOD (1868–1912) - Lot 216

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JAPAN - MEIJI PERIOD (1868–1912) - Lot 216
JAPAN - MEIJI PERIOD (1868–1912) Patinated bronze okimono depicting a walking turtle. On the underside, seal of Nogami Tatsuoki, known as Ryuki. (Minor chip at the tip of the tail.) L. 11 cm History: According to Japanese art historian Jirō Harada, Nogami Tatsuoki was particularly renowned for his remarkable depictions of turtles, a subject he made one of his specialties. In Japanese iconography, the turtle (kame, 亀), along with the crane, symbolizes longevity, as both animals are traditionally believed to live for a thousand years according to Sino-Japanese beliefs. As such, okimono depicting a turtle were given as auspicious gifts, intended to wish the recipient a long, prosperous, and peaceful life. Nogami Ryūki participated in the 1900 Paris World’s Fair, where his works aroused keen interest among European art lovers and collectors. This recognition contributed to the reputation of his studio and reflects the late 19th-century enthusiasm for Japanese art bronzes, which were particularly prized in the Western market. Expert: Cabinet Portier
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