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A sceptre and a flywhisk by Tani Bunchō, Two hanging scrolls (diptych), depicting a sceptre (nioi) and a flywhisk (hossu), Ink on paper. Inscribed Bunchō nanajūr, sold Dec 2025© Lempertz — view on Lempertz website ↗

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A sceptre and a flywhisk

Tani Bunchō (Japanese, 1763–1841)

€945 price realized incl. premium

≈ $1,109≈ £828

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Medium
Drawing (ink) · Works on paper all drawing results →
As published: “Two hanging scrolls (diptych), depicting a sceptre (nioi) and a flywhisk (hossu), Ink on paper. Inscribed Bunchō nanajūroku sai (76-year old) hitsu, sealed Gagakusai. Wooden box”
Support
Paper
Category
Drawings
Dimensions
93.2 x 27.5 cm
Auction house
Lempertz
Sale
Auction 1281 Asian Art (1281-1)
Date
December 12, 2025
Location
12.12.2025 11:00, Cologne
Lot
231
Estimate
€1,000 – €1,300 (≈ $1,173 – $1,525) (≈ £877 – £1,140)
Source
Auction house lempertz.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 25, 2026

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