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Katsushika Hokusai — Horse washbasin (Umadarai) | Edo period, 19th century
Katsushika Hokusai

Horse washbasin (Umadarai) | Edo period, 19th century

Katsushika Hokusai's Horse washbasin (Umadarai) from the Edo period, 19th century, is a functional ceramic vessel designed for washing horses. This artwork exemplifies the practical yet artistic approach of Japanese craftsmen during the era.

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Auction House · Sotheby's

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Fine Japanese Prints

December 9, 2022

Estimate: $4,000 – $6,000

Lot 45

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Katsushika Hokusai, Horse washbasin (Umadarai) | Edo period, 19th century

Katsushika Hokusai's Horse washbasin (Umadarai) from the Edo period, 19th century, is a functional ceramic vessel designed for washing horses. This artwork exemplifies the practical yet artistic approach of Japanese craftsmen during the era.

Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Horse, Animal, Wood, Japanese, Traditional, Utilitarian Art, Craftsmanship, Functional Object, Decorative, Edo Period

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