Bronze

A LARGE MEIJI PERIOD BRONZE FIGURE OF ...

A rare and well-preserved example of 19TH CENTURY from Meiji Period 1868 - 1912, noted for its craftsmanship, material quality, and historical relevance.

A LARGE BRONZE MODEL OF A LION\nA Large Meiji Period Bronze Figure of A Crouching Lion Signed Seiun sai Miyamoto Sei to base Meiji Period 1868 - 1912\nThe beast striding forwards, the tail tautly extended, modelled with a muscular body and large mane, the fierce face with wide-open mouth, mid-roar, signed on a rectangular reserve to the underside Seiun Sai Miyamoto Sei\nThe bronze lion by Seiun sai Miyamoto Sei is a superb example of Japanese Meiji Period art defined by its dynamic pose having incredible attention to detail, and a valuable makers signature.

— Details

Reference

SA1176581

Origin

Meiji Period 1868 - 1912

Period

19TH CENTURY

Dimensions

W 77cm × H 27cm

Provenance

Bonhams, London, Knightsbridge

Condition

Excellent — see description