Vintage bronze Saru, or monkey, sculpture with original box, recently imported directly from Japan. The sculpture bares two identical signature marks, one on the bottom and one near the base on the back. The overall detailing and quality of this piece is exquisite. Unfortunately, I am unable to translate the signature or the kanji written on the box. However, I have it on good authority that the sculpture dates to the mid-Showa period, probably early 1950's. There are dated kanji on the back ...click for details
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