As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this most endearing Meiji Period (1868-1912) bronze okimono of a hawk perched upon a rootwood base, the hawk cast and chiselled in exceptionally fine detail as you would expect from an okimono signed by the highly regarded Maruki company. The powerful bird of prey rests upon a rootwood base his head turned as if startled or possibly gazing towards its prey, the finely deliniated featherwork and unusual compacted pose give this bird a majestic yet rather inquisitive look, its piercing eyes picked out in gilt and shakudo . The okimono is pegged to stand freely upon a nicely polished rootwood display stand and would sit well upon a desk or indeed any shelving display of your choice, a handsome bird of prey by one of the luminary manufacturers of the late 19th century Meiji Period.
Condition report :
Very fine condition throughout.
Approximate Sizes :
Length : 8 1/2" 21.5 cm
Height : 5 1/2" 14 cm
Depth : 7" 17.8 cm
Free worldwide delivery and a certificate of authenticity are included within the price of this item.
Physical Dimensions
Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
21.5cm (8.46")
Depth
17.8cm (7.01")
Declaration
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art has dated this piece to the 1890s.
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1059000
Dealers Notes
Available during usual business hours 7 days a week by prior appointment only.
Available out of hours for general enquiries : sales@stagsheadantiques.com or steve@steveslyjapaneseart.com
Tel 07774-635918
Description
As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this most endearing Meiji Period (1868-1912) bronze okimono of a hawk perched upon a rootwood base, the hawk cast and chiselled in exceptionally fine detail as you would expect from an okimono signed by the highly regarded Maruki company. The powerful bird of prey rests upon a rootwood base his head turned as if startled or possibly gazing towards its prey, the finely deliniated featherwork and unusual compacted pose give this bird a majestic yet rather inquisitive look, its piercing eyes picked out in gilt and shakudo . The okimono is pegged to stand freely upon a nicely polished rootwood display stand and would sit well upon a desk or indeed any shelving display of your choice, a handsome bird of prey by one of the luminary manufacturers of the late 19th century Meiji Period.
fig 1. Japanese Bronze Hawk Okimono by Maruki
Condition report :
Very fine condition throughout.
Approximate Sizes :
Length : 8 1/2" 21.5 cm
Height : 5 1/2" 14 cm
Depth : 7" 17.8 cm
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Free worldwide delivery and a certificate of authenticity are included within the price of this item.
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
Physical Dimensions
Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
21.5cm (8.46")
Depth
17.8cm (7.01")
Date of Manufacture
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art has dated this piece to the 1890s.
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1059000
About the Dealer
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2012
Specialists in japanese works of art from the meiji period 1868-1912
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