Japanese cast bronze ram sculpture

This bronze sculpture of a ram is rather heavy cast and has well-delineated features in both face and coat. It is in good condition and it has its original applied reddish-brown patina overall. No signature is present. This particular subject is not often seen among Japanese bronze sculptures, and it is likely from a set of twelve zodiac figures. Acquired in North Carolina in the early 1980s.

Length: 9 in., Width: 4 ¾ in., Height: 7 ½ in., Weight: about 7 pounds.