6 Nov 2012
14:30 GMT
London, New Bond Street
Fine Japanese Art Afternoon Session
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Fine Japanese Art Afternoon Session
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Two bronze figures
Meiji Period
The first possibly depicting the Chinese warrior Kanyu, fixed to an oval stand, standing in a belligerent pose, one hand holding his beard, the other gripping a halberd, another sword tucked into his belt at the back, his robes decorated with kiku-mon, rain dragons and formal floral heads in gilt hirazogan, unsigned, 26.2cm (10¼in) high; the second a karako wearing a Korean costume, riding a toy hobby horse, 19.7cm (7¾in) high; both unsigned.
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The first possibly depicting the Chinese warrior Kanyu, fixed to an oval stand, standing in a belligerent pose, one hand holding his beard, the other gripping a halberd, another sword tucked into his belt at the back, his robes decorated with kiku-mon, rain dragons and formal floral heads in gilt hirazogan, unsigned, 26.2cm (10¼in) high; the second a karako wearing a Korean costume, riding a toy hobby horse, 19.7cm (7¾in) high; both unsigned.
(2).
Estimate:
£600 - 800
JPY 92,000 - 120,000
US$ 910 - 1,200
JPY 92,000 - 120,000
US$ 910 - 1,200
Footnotes
- 銅置物 二点 （関羽、朝鮮衣裳姿の唐子） 無銘 明治時代
Category: Asian Art / Japanese Art
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