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Bronze Figure of a Warrior in the Miyao Style, Japan, Meiji

Currency:EUR Category:Collectibles Start Price:1,000.00 EUR Estimated At:1,600.00 - 2,000.00 EUR
Bronze Figure of a Warrior in the Miyao Style, Japan, Meiji
Bronze with brown patina, partly gilt
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1911)
Detailed crafted figure of a warrior
Work in the style of the Miyao workshop
Finely crafted facial features
In traditional costume and with bamboo hat
Equipped with a katana, which is fastened on the belt
Coat decorated with crest ornaments ‘mon’
In both hands a long wooden bokken (later)
The left hand is raised in a victorious pose
On wooden base with open work frame
Height of figure: 17 cm
Good condition
Provenance: Private collection Rhineland-Palatinate
Fine bronze figure of a warrior with Bokken in the style of the Miyao workshop

This partly gilt bronze with brown patina depicts a warrior and was crafted in the style of the Miyao workshop in the Meiji period (1868-1911). The warrior stands with his astride legs on a wooden base with open work frame. The figure is wearing a traditional costume, a bamboo hat and a katana, which is fastened on the belt, and has finely crafted facial features. The robe is decorated with crest ornaments ‘mon’ and his left hand is raised to a victorious pose. In both hands a long, removable wooden sword, called bokken, can be found. The bronze shows finely crafted elements.



The bronze is in good condition with slight signs of age and use such as small nicks and minor gold wear. The height of the figure measures 17 cm and the height with base is 21 cm.




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