Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
April 2021 Hong Kong Auction 5-8 Apr 2021
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JAPAN. Meireki Oban (10 Ryo), ND Keicho Era (ca. 1658-95). PCGS MS-61 Gold Shield.
Fr-3a; JNDA-09-6 (2B); cf. Bank of Japan-Vol. 2 # 14; JV-Unlisted; Hartill-8.7. Weight: 164.79 gms. 155.19 x 97.54 mm. Security edge. A rather handsome and wholesome example of the type that exhibits light signs of handling commensurate with its age and a nicely preserved ink signature with fading primarily contained to the highest points. The hammer marks are fairly evenly spaced in about seven columns with the Kiri stamps being unevenly applied; all with varying degrees of flatness, while the control marks are bold and easily readable with an additional mark on the reverse in the lower right near the edge. This lovely lightly toned survivor offers much originality with a pleasing appearance displaying attractive pale golden color with areas of slightly richer patination. Certain to be a cherished addition to the next collection it enters.
Fr-3a; JNDA-09-6 (2B); cf. Bank of Japan-Vol. 2 # 14; JV-Unlisted; Hartill-8.7. Weight: 164.79 gms. 155.19 x 97.54 mm. Security edge. A rather handsome and wholesome example of the type that exhibits light signs of handling commensurate with its age and a nicely preserved ink signature with fading primarily contained to the highest points. The hammer marks are fairly evenly spaced in about seven columns with the Kiri stamps being unevenly applied; all with varying degrees of flatness, while the control marks are bold and easily readable with an additional mark on the reverse in the lower right near the edge. This lovely lightly toned survivor offers much originality with a pleasing appearance displaying attractive pale golden color with areas of slightly richer patination. Certain to be a cherished addition to the next collection it enters.
The style of the signature exhibits characteristics of the early Obans from this era (Keicho) as well as the following era (Genroku) offering an interesting amalgamation of thick and thin strokes.
From the Pinnacle Collection.
Estimate: $20000.00- $30000.00