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A PAIR OF JAPANESE BRONZE FIGURES
MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912)
Excellent quality bronze okimono depicting two warriors. The first of a Samurai in a fighting pose and holding a detachable Tachi (Sword), his clothing rendered with dynamic movement; the second of an imposing warrior standing with feet apart in a belligerent post with a detachable Yari (Spear). Both with garments typically decorated with stylised and elaborate crests, unsigned; fixed to a rectangular wood stands
24.5 x 14.3 x 18.3cm (each, including bases)
Sold for $3,600
Lot 218
MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912)
Excellent quality bronze okimono depicting two warriors. The first of a Samurai in a fighting pose and holding a detachable Tachi (Sword), his clothing rendered with dynamic movement; the second of an imposing warrior standing with feet apart in a belligerent post with a detachable Yari (Spear). Both with garments typically decorated with stylised and elaborate crests, unsigned; fixed to a rectangular wood stands
24.5 x 14.3 x 18.3cm (each, including bases)
Estimate $3,000 - $5,000
Asian Art, Classic Furniture & Objects
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8176
11:00am - 14 May 2017
333 Malvern Rd, South Yarra 3141
VIEWING
Melbourne (lots 1-249) & Sydney (lots 250-484)
10 May 9am-8pm
11-12 May 10am-5pm
13 May 10am-4pm
CONTACT
Chiara Curcio
chiara.curcio@leonardjoel.com.au
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