A powerful Japanese equestrian wood carving of a samurai by Yoshida Issen/IsshunA powerful Japanese equestrian wood carving of a samurai by Yoshida Issen/Isshun

A powerful Japanese equestrian wood carving of a samurai by Yoshida Issen/Isshun

£ 4,600.00

Date:

Circa 1920
Origin:

Japan
Dimensions:

Height 19 ½ inches Width 17 ¼ inches Depth 8 inches

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A powerful Japanese equestrian wood carving of a samurai by Yoshida Issen/Isshun, depicted in full armour on a prancing, muscular war horse, signed 一雋刀” ISSEN TO”.  Japanese, circa 1920.

Footnote: Yoshida Issen (1885-1956) was from a family of wood carvers who specialized in Buddhist sculpture and architectural items.  The family is based in Nanao City, Noto region, Ishikawa Prefecture.  Other examples of his works can be found at the Nanao City (Ishikawa) municipal museum.

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