Bronze - Jurōjin 寿老人 one of the seven lucky gods (Shichifukujin) - An excellent patinated bronze okimono of seated Jurōjin a Manchurian Crane and his walking stick - Meiji period (1868-1912)
A fine bronze sculpture with double patina and color, depicting the long-bearded Jurōjin in a seated position holding his staff with his left hand and, on the right, a red-crowned crane in a crouching position.
Jurōjin 寿老人 is a deity of the Chinese Taoist pantheon. Described as a sennin 仙人 (immortal) . Commonly depicted as an old man with a long beard carrying a gnarled staff and scroll of parchment.
---The sculpture is in excellent overall condition. It shows some slight signs of aging and wear compatible with the era. The crane head has been restored. Please refer to the images for further details.
Weight 2,530 g
The history of bronzes, silver and enamels is closely linked to that of an iconic figure of Japan: the Samurai. For the entire Edo period, i. e. from 1603 to 1868, the effective elite in control of the territory was precisely that of the Samurai. In fact, they were the ones who governed, under the guidance of the Daimyo, the various provinces of the country.
When the Edo period ended and the Meiji Restoration began, Japan's social structure underwent a radical change.
On March 28, 1876, the Haitorei edict was issued. With this provision, samurai were prohibited from carrying swords in public, under penalty of confiscation of the weapon.
This state of affairs threw the metal craftsmen into despair and they suddenly found themselves without trade.
It was only an initial phase however, because within a short time the artisans themselves reinvented themselves. Over time they had in fact refined extraordinary artistic skills. Declining their mastery into an alternative production was therefore almost a natural consequence. No longer being able to dedicate themselves to the manufacture of accessories for armor and swords, they began producing articles for everyday use. And in many cases of decorative objects.
It was the beginning of a great success. Soon the copious artistic production had concrete results. In fact, it did not go unnoticed in the eyes of foreign diplomats, travelers and military advisors who were in Japan at that time.
But national borders were soon crossed and Japan's participation in world fairs and exhibitions was not long in coming. Hence the real explosion of interest in these sublime works of art. All this translated into an increase in demand from Europe and Anglo-Saxon countries in particular which still appreciate Japanese art today.
--- We will pack your item with extreme care and entrust it to DHL or UPS who will deliver it within 1-3 days. Insurance is included.
The certificate of authenticity compiled by Luca Mastromauro, a Japanese art expert, will be given to the buyer. ---
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A fine bronze sculpture with double patina and color, depicting the long-bearded Jurōjin in a seated position holding his staff with his left hand and, on the right, a red-crowned crane in a crouching position.
Jurōjin 寿老人 is a deity of the Chinese Taoist pantheon. Described as a sennin 仙人 (immortal) . Commonly depicted as an old man with a long beard carrying a gnarled staff and scroll of parchment.
---The sculpture is in excellent overall condition. It shows some slight signs of aging and wear compatible with the era. The crane head has been restored. Please refer to the images for further details.
Weight 2,530 g
The history of bronzes, silver and enamels is closely linked to that of an iconic figure of Japan: the Samurai. For the entire Edo period, i. e. from 1603 to 1868, the effective elite in control of the territory was precisely that of the Samurai. In fact, they were the ones who governed, under the guidance of the Daimyo, the various provinces of the country.
When the Edo period ended and the Meiji Restoration began, Japan's social structure underwent a radical change.
On March 28, 1876, the Haitorei edict was issued. With this provision, samurai were prohibited from carrying swords in public, under penalty of confiscation of the weapon.
This state of affairs threw the metal craftsmen into despair and they suddenly found themselves without trade.
It was only an initial phase however, because within a short time the artisans themselves reinvented themselves. Over time they had in fact refined extraordinary artistic skills. Declining their mastery into an alternative production was therefore almost a natural consequence. No longer being able to dedicate themselves to the manufacture of accessories for armor and swords, they began producing articles for everyday use. And in many cases of decorative objects.
It was the beginning of a great success. Soon the copious artistic production had concrete results. In fact, it did not go unnoticed in the eyes of foreign diplomats, travelers and military advisors who were in Japan at that time.
But national borders were soon crossed and Japan's participation in world fairs and exhibitions was not long in coming. Hence the real explosion of interest in these sublime works of art. All this translated into an increase in demand from Europe and Anglo-Saxon countries in particular which still appreciate Japanese art today.
--- We will pack your item with extreme care and entrust it to DHL or UPS who will deliver it within 1-3 days. Insurance is included.
The certificate of authenticity compiled by Luca Mastromauro, a Japanese art expert, will be given to the buyer. ---
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