A bronze and ivory group of Go players, Meiji period

Estimate

3,500 - 4,000 GBP

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Description

each player approx., 13cm., 5 1/8 in., the tatami base, 38.8cm., 15 1/4 in., the go board, 4.2 by 6.4cm., 1 5/8 by 2 1/2 in.

comprising three monks seated on a tatami mat around a goban, one player poised and about to place a white counter held between his fingers, on the graphed board whilst his opponent, seated opposite scratches his chin pensively; their companion holding a fan, watches in amusement, a wood container (removeable) full of counters lying beside them, unsigned