Vas/skulptur, brons. Japan, signerad Miyao Zo, Meiji period (1868-1912).

Ett mytologiskt väsen och en samuraj i kamp invid två rörformade objekt. Förgyllda detaljer, dekor i relief. Höjd 56,5 cm.

Slitage. Möjligen saknas en liten del vid svärdet.

Proveniens

The Miyao Company of Yokohama, under its founder Miyao Eisuke, was a prolific producer of medium to large scale patinated and gilded bronze ornamental scultptures. It was renowned for producing good quality, ornate and highly detailed pieces by utilising casting and gilding techniques. Common themes often included popular Japanese legends and myhology.

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