Japanese "Selflessness Child" Okimono Figure

DESCRIPTION: A japanese "Selflessness Child" okimono figure, based on the painting "Muga Doji" by Yokoyama Taikan. This is a metal sculpture after the original mold by Kome Jiichi of a boy. This sculpture from the Japanese Showa period (1926-1989) is designed with the boy holding a sailing boat on his right hand and sits on a circular carved wood base. Kome Jiichi (1896-1985) was a mold craftsman from the biggest copperware producing town in Japan. He made more than 2000 bronze statues in his lifetime.
CIRCA: 20th Century.
ORIGIN: Japan.
DIMENSIONS: H: 15" W: 6 1/2".
CONDITION: Good vintage condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS (305) 332-9274. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.