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Lot 172
A bronze figure of a warrior Taisho (1912-1868) or Showa (1926-1989) era, early 20th century
16 May 2019, 14:00 BST
London, New Bond Street£800 - £1,200
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Taisho (1912-1868) or Showa (1926-1989) era, early 20th century
Standing in a belligerent pose with feet apart, dressed in full armour tied in a tassel at the back, carved with elaborate crests, wearing a tall kabuto (helmet), clutching a weapon (tip lacking), a sword tucked into his waist, unsigned; fixed on a rectangular wood stand carved and pierced around the sides with floral motifs. The figure: 21.5cm (8½in) high; total height: 29.2cm (11½in) including stand.
Standing in a belligerent pose with feet apart, dressed in full armour tied in a tassel at the back, carved with elaborate crests, wearing a tall kabuto (helmet), clutching a weapon (tip lacking), a sword tucked into his waist, unsigned; fixed on a rectangular wood stand carved and pierced around the sides with floral motifs. The figure: 21.5cm (8½in) high; total height: 29.2cm (11½in) including stand.
























