SEISAI: A RARE PATINATED BRONZE OKIMONO OF A BEAR
SEISAI: A RARE PATINATED BRONZE OKIMONO OF A HIMALAYAN BROWN BEAR
Signed Seisai chu
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)
Naturalistically carved with a bear standing on four legs in an alert position, looking straight forward with its ears held high, the fur finely incised. Signed SEISAI chu to the underside.
HEIGHT 10.6 cm, LENGTH 17.3 cm
WEIGHT 1,844 g
Condition: Excellent condition with only few minor traces of wear.
Provenance: British collection.
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SEISAI: A RARE PATINATED BRONZE OKIMONO OF A HIMALAYAN BROWN BEAR
Signed Seisai chu
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)
Naturalistically carved with a bear standing on four legs in an alert position, looking straight forward with its ears held high, the fur finely incised. Signed SEISAI chu to the underside.
HEIGHT 10.6 cm, LENGTH 17.3 cm
WEIGHT 1,844 g
Condition: Excellent condition with only few minor traces of wear.
Provenance: British collection.
