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Excellent Japanese Meiji (Late 19thc) Bronze Okimono of Kinjiro Ninomiya by Hideyama
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Excellent Japanese Meiji (Late 19thc) Bronze Okimono of Kinjiro Ninomiya by Hideyama

19th century
Sold 20 August 2024 · Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
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Fine Japanese Meiji (late 19thC) bronze okimono of Kinjiro Ninomiya by Hideyama. Typically depicted as a boy carrying a bundle of sticks and walking while absorbed in his reading, the book he holds incised with a passage from the Daikoku (Great Learning), one of the Four Books of Confucianism. Raised on a circular base and signed Shuzan/Hideyama at the rear. 31cm x 16cm x 12cm, 3.6kg.

Ninoyama Sontoku (1787-1856), also known as Ninoyama Kinjiro, was a famous agriculturalist, philosopher and economist. Statues depicting him as a boy studying are often seen near Japanese schools.

Superb condition and patina.

Date of Manufacture

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art has dated this Japanese Bronze Okimono to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
31cm (12.20")
Width
12cm (4.72")
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SA1087090
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AD636/24
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Fine Japanese Meiji (late 19thC) bronze okimono of Kinjiro Ninomiya by Hideyama. Typically depicted as a boy carrying a bundle of sticks and walking while absorbed in his reading, the book he holds incised with a passage from the Daikoku (Great Learning), one of the Four Books of Confucianism. Raised on a circular base and signed Shuzan/Hideyama at the rear. 31cm x 16cm x 12cm, 3.6kg.
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Ninoyama Sontoku (1787-1856), also known as Ninoyama Kinjiro, was a famous agriculturalist, philosopher and economist.
Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art

Statues depicting him as a boy studying are often seen near Japanese schools.

Superb condition and patina.

Date of Manufacture

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art has dated this Japanese Bronze Okimono to the 19th Century.

Height
31cm (12.20")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1087090
Dealers Internal Ref
AD636/24
Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
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Archive I A dark patinated bronze okimono figure of a walking person carrying firewood while reading a book. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Excellent Japanese Meiji (Late 19thc) Bronze Okimono of Kinjiro Ninomiya by Hideyama

Archive II A dark patinated bronze okimono figure of a walking person carrying firewood while reading a book. View II
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A dark patinated bronze okimono figure of a walking person carrying firewood while reading a book.
Excellent Japanese Meiji (late 19thC) Bronze Okimono of Kinjiro Ninomiya by Hideyama
Ref: SA1087090
A dark patinated bronze okimono figure of a walking person carrying firewood while reading a book.
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  • ObjectSculptures & Statues
  • Period19th century
  • StyleMeiji Period
  • MaterialBronze
  • ColourDark Bronze
  • MotifsDetailed facial expression, Carried firewood bundle, Open book element, Textured circular base
  • SizeH 31 cm (12 in) x W 12 cm (5 in)

FAQs

An okimono is a traditional Japanese standing sculpture, typically displayed in an alcove or on a shelf, originating predominantly from the Meiji period.

Meiji period bronzes are typically crafted using lost-wax casting and traditional patination techniques, often featuring fine hand-chased details.

Authentic pieces usually exhibit the characteristic weight of cast bronze, natural patination, and often bear artist signatures or foundry seals on the base.

Such pieces function well as focal points on sideboards, consoles, or desks, adding a layer of historical depth and craftsmanship to contemporary spaces.

Bronze should be kept away from direct moisture and humidity, dusted gently with a soft dry cloth, and left unpolished to preserve the natural patina.
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