"Samurai In Partially Gilded Bronze In The Style Of Miyao. Japan Meiji
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Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Metalwork: Pre 1900: Item # 1479920
Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Metalwork: Pre 1900: Item # 1479920
Please refer to our stock # 468 when inquiring.
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Cast bronze warrior with multiple patinas, partly gilded. The samurai, wielding a naginata, fights furiously. The artist may have wanted to designate here the Japanese medieval hero, Miyamoto Musashi because the latter fought bareheaded and during the fights his hair electrified by fury stood on his head. History teaches us that he would have triumphed in 60 duels during his life as a swordsman.
Good condition, original gilding and patina. The spear blade appears to have been broken and welded (see photo). Very beautiful expressive sculpture and most pleasant subject. Signature of the artist chiseled in a gilt cartouche under the right thigh. Original wooden base and butterfly screws.
Total height 335mm.
