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Lot 173
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£1,000 - £1,500
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Taisho (1912-1868) or Showa (1926-1989) era, early 20th century
Standing in full armour including a do (armour) and wearing an eboshi (cap), poised in a belligerent stance with feet apart clutching with both hands a yari (spear), a tachi (slung sword) suspended from his right side, his pantaloons cast with sagari-fuji (hanging-down-wisteria) crests, two stray arrows at his feet, fixed on a bronze base simulating the battleground; unsigned. 21cm x 24.2cm (8¼in x 9½in).
Standing in full armour including a do (armour) and wearing an eboshi (cap), poised in a belligerent stance with feet apart clutching with both hands a yari (spear), a tachi (slung sword) suspended from his right side, his pantaloons cast with sagari-fuji (hanging-down-wisteria) crests, two stray arrows at his feet, fixed on a bronze base simulating the battleground; unsigned. 21cm x 24.2cm (8¼in x 9½in).
























