A Patinated and Gilt Bronze Figure of Oni
A Patinated and Gilt Bronze Figure of Oni
MEIJI PERIOD, 19TH CENTURY
cast of bi-color bronze to show the muscular figure standing erect with arms crossed over a scaly dragon writhing about the torso. The figure clad in gilt-decorated tiger-skin breeches and cape fastened with a chrysanthemum roundel, the face bearing a gruesome wide-eyed expression and open mouth revealing fangs, supporting a conical landscape tray held aloft over the horned head; mounted to a reticulated hardwood stand, unsigned.
Height of figure 10 3/4 in., 27.3 cm.
Asian Art
Height overall 13 5/8 in., 34.6 cm.
In overall good stable condition, with some light soiling and mineral deposits. The tray slightly loose, but stable.
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A Patinated and Gilt Bronze Figure of Oni
MEIJI PERIOD, 19TH CENTURY
cast of bi-color bronze to show the muscular figure standing erect with arms crossed over a scaly dragon writhing about the torso. The figure clad in gilt-decorated tiger-skin breeches and cape fastened with a chrysanthemum roundel, the face bearing a gruesome wide-eyed expression and open mouth revealing fangs, supporting a conical landscape tray held aloft over the horned head; mounted to a reticulated hardwood stand, unsigned.
Height of figure 10 3/4 in., 27.3 cm.
Asian Art
Height overall 13 5/8 in., 34.6 cm.
In overall good stable condition, with some light soiling and mineral deposits. The tray slightly loose, but stable.
