with a signed box
Meiji - Showa period
D10cm H2.8cm
This is a set of seven sake cups with seven gods of good fortune maki-e on the prospective surface of the vermilion lacquered sake cups. Hyosaku Suzuki is the name of the Hyosaku Suzuki family, which preserves the traditional technique of Kyoto lacquerware of the Hyo school originated by Kimura Hyosai.
SUZUKI Hyosaku I
1874 - 1943
In the 17th year of Meiji (1884), he was apprenticed to Kimura Hyosai. Later becomes the adopted son of maki-e lacquer-work artist Suzuki Nagamasa. Received awards at various exhibitions. He was in charge of the lacquer work for the treasures of the Ise Jingu Shrine and the Taka-Goza (the high altar) for the Taisho 2 (1913) Grand Rei (Grand Ceremony).
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