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A large bronze okimono figure of a warrior Meiji Period image 1

A large bronze okimono figure of a warrior Meiji Period image 2

A large bronze okimono figure of a warrior Meiji Period image 3

A large bronze okimono figure of a warrior Meiji Period image 4

BRONZE AND INLAID BRONZE FIGURES

Various Owners

Lot 565

A large bronze okimono figure of a warrior
Meiji Period

Fine Japanese Art including two masterpieces by Kitaoji Rosanjin (1883-1959)

7 November 2013, 10:30 GMT

London, New Bond Street

Sold for £1,875 inc. premium

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A large bronze okimono figure of a warrior

Meiji Period
Standing in a defiant attitude with his feet apart, his left hand holding a yari and his right a sword, another tucked into his waist, wearing full armour carved with various mon, unsigned; on a rectangular wood stand. 37cm (14½in) high. (3).

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