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A Late 19th/early 20th Century Japanese Bronze Ant
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A Late 19th/early 20th Century Japanese Bronze Ant

1900 - 1920
Sold 29 January 2025 · Quiet Street Antiques of Bath
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Description

A late 19th/early 20th century Japanese bronze Ant holding a nut.

Dated: c.1895-1910

Dimensions: 5 cm long.

Date of Manufacture

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this Japanese Bronze Ant Figurine to the 1900s.

Physical Dimensions
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5cm (1.97")
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SA1080099
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1532/Q
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Description
A late 19th/early 20th century Japanese bronze Ant holding a nut.

Dated: c.1895-1910

Dimensions: 5 cm long.

Date of Manufacture

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this Japanese Bronze Ant Figurine to the 1900s.

Width
5cm (1.97")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1080099
Dealers Internal Ref
1532/Q
Quiet Street Antiques of Bath
Quiet Street Antiques of Bath
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2012

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A small, dark bronze figurine of an ant holding a seed, displaying realistic anatomical features and a smooth metallic patina. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A small, dark bronze figurine of an ant holding a seed, displaying realistic anatomical features and a smooth metallic patina. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A Late 19th/early 20th Century Japanese Bronze Ant

Archive II A small, dark bronze figurine of an ant holding a seed, displaying realistic anatomical features and a smooth metallic patina. View II
Archive III A small, dark bronze figurine of an ant holding a seed, displaying realistic anatomical features and a smooth metallic patina. View III
Archive IV A small, dark bronze figurine of an ant holding a seed, displaying realistic anatomical features and a smooth metallic patina. View IV
Archive V A small, dark bronze figurine of an ant holding a seed, displaying realistic anatomical features and a smooth metallic patina. View V
Archive VI A small, dark bronze figurine of an ant holding a seed, displaying realistic anatomical features and a smooth metallic patina. View VI
Archive VII A small, dark bronze figurine of an ant holding a seed, displaying realistic anatomical features and a smooth metallic patina. View VII
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Quiet Street Antiques of Bath

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath
Telephone 01225 315 727 or 07980 951198
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Quiet Street Antiques
3 Quiet Street
Bath
BA1 2JS
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/quietstreetbath
Verified Since Apr 2012
Items For Sale 149
Items Sold 2,529
Quiet Street Antiques of Bath
Quiet Street Antiques of Bath
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Location: Quiet Street Antiques, 3 Quiet Street, Bath, BA1 2JS , United Kingdom
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A small, dark bronze figurine of an ant holding a seed, displaying realistic anatomical features and a smooth metallic patina.
A late 19th/early 20th century Japanese bronze Ant
Ref: SA1080099
A small, dark bronze figurine of an ant holding a seed, displaying realistic anatomical features and a smooth metallic patina.
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  • ObjectFigurines & Sculptures
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleMeiji Period
  • MaterialBronze
  • ColourDark Bronze
  • MotifsNaturalistic insect anatomy, Textured patination, Carried seed detail
  • SizeW 5 cm (2 in)

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Bronze should be dusted gently with a soft, dry cloth and kept away from direct moisture and chemical cleaners to preserve the stable historical patina.

This small object functions effectively as a cabinet of curiosities accent, placed upon a stack of art books, a desk, or a mantelpiece to add a touch of organic texture and historical interest.

Authentic pieces exhibit precise anatomical detail, naturalistic patination showing age-appropriate wear, and occasionally artist signatures or foundry marks on the underside or hidden surfaces.

These pieces were typically cast using the traditional lost-wax method in bronze, brass, or shibuichi, often featuring hand-chased details and chemical patination to achieve realistic colouration and texture.

Japanese metalwork flourished during the Meiji period, when master craftsmen transitioned from making samurai sword fittings to creating highly detailed bronze and mixed-metal okimono (display items) for domestic and international markets.
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