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Japanese Meiji (19thc) Bronze Okimono Of A Shojo By Ryomin
Status:This item has been sold Sold by:Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
Japanese Meiji (19thC) Bronze Okimono of a Shojo by Ryomin. The drunken spirit is depicted seated, wearing loose robes and with her long hair flowing behind her back, looking down at her sake cup. Signed with a three-character signature on the base reading Ryomin saku (made by Ryomin). Measures ca 20cm wide x 15cm deep x 20cm high. Weight 2.35kg.
Excellent original condition with nice patina.
A Shojo is a Japanese sea spirit with similarities to a ghost but differing from the latter in the fact that Shojo are tangible. It enjoys drinking alcohol, especially sake. Legend has it that workers at breweries in Japan have seen Shojo lurking about after indulging in their products. (Sake is revered by immortals for its immortality-granting powers.)
Internal Reference: AD564/24
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1044143
Dateline of this antique is 19th Century
Height is 20cm (7.9inches)Width is 20cm (7.9inches)Depth is 15cm (5.9inches)
Antique SA1044143 shown on this page was made in the 19th Century. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
19th Century
ANTIQUE SA1044143
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Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
Somerset
United Kingdom
Tel: 07975 614592
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