Gorgeous Helmet from the Tomkinson Collection
This is number 168, (with original tags from Glendinings and
Co. LTD sale in 1922) in the 1898 Tomkinson book “A Japanese Collection” collection, herein described as:
“Okimono. A helmet, surmounted by a dragon and wreathed with
flowers, on a stand, forming a small box. 5 1/2” high. Signed Meiski.”
It's the only piece in the book that is numbered "168" as the same page number "168" indicating the significance that Mr. Tomkinson ascribed to this wonderful, gorgeous, work of art.
It's the only piece in the book that is numbered "168" as the same page number "168" indicating the significance that Mr. Tomkinson ascribed to this wonderful, gorgeous, work of art.
The Tomkinson collection, is a two volume 1898 book “A
Japanese Collection.” Two hundred copies were made.
The book is highly sought after, and very expensive. Michael Tomkinson was a foremost expert and collector of Japanese antiquities. He had help from the experts of the Emperor of Japan.
Here is where this piece previously formally resided.
A formidable, highly sought after, and very rare piece, that belongs in the finest museum collection.
$120,000
David (561) 212-2809
The book is highly sought after, and very expensive. Michael Tomkinson was a foremost expert and collector of Japanese antiquities. He had help from the experts of the Emperor of Japan.
Here is where this piece previously formally resided.
A formidable, highly sought after, and very rare piece, that belongs in the finest museum collection.
$120,000
David (561) 212-2809
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