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Excellent Japanese Meiji (Late 19thc) Bronze, Prince Shotoku, Ishikawa Mitsuaki
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Excellent Japanese Meiji (Late 19thc) Bronze, Prince Shotoku, Ishikawa Mitsuaki

19th century
Sold 18 October 2025 · Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
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Fine Japanese Meiji (late 19thC) bronze figure of Prince Shotoku (574-622) holding a temple incense burner by Ishikawa Mitsuaki (1852-1913) with seal mark. Comes in an inscribed wooden box. Measures ca 33cm high x 13cm wide x 9cm deep, weight 3kg.

Superb condition.

Prince Shotoku (574-622) was an influential leader in seventh-century Japan, popularly credited with achievements from establishing courtly ranks and a constitution to encouraging the spread of Buddhism and sending envoys to China.

Ishikawa Mitsuaki studied Kano School painting and sculpture under his father, a wood carver who worked for the Shogunate. He created various carved interior decorations at the Imperial Palace, and received many prizes in international and domestic exhibitions with works in ivory and wood. He was hired by the Tokyo Fine Arts School in 1890, and was appointed Imperial Artist the same year. He remained a professor of the Tokyo Fine Arts School until his death in 1913.

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
33cm (12.99")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Reference Numbers
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SA1098066
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AD913
Description
Fine Japanese Meiji (late 19thC) bronze figure of Prince Shotoku (574-622) holding a temple incense burner by Ishikawa Mitsuaki (1852-1913) with seal mark. Comes in an inscribed wooden box. Measures ca 33cm high x 13cm wide x 9cm deep, weight 3kg.
fig 1. A dark brown bronze sculpture of Prince Shotoku holding a ritual incense burner, featuring flowing robes and traditional Japanese hairstyle.
fig 1. Excellent Japanese Meiji (Late 19thc) Bronze, Prince Shotoku, Ishikawa Mitsuaki

Superb condition.

Prince Shotoku (574-622) was an influential leader in seventh-century Japan, popularly credited with achievements from establishing courtly ranks and a constitution to encouraging the spread of Buddhism and sending envoys to China.

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Ishikawa Mitsuaki studied Kano School painting and sculpture under his father, a wood carver who worked for the Shogunate.
Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art

He created various carved interior decorations at the Imperial Palace, and received many prizes in international and domestic exhibitions with works in ivory and wood. He was hired by the Tokyo Fine Arts School in 1890, and was appointed Imperial Artist the same year. He remained a professor of the Tokyo Fine Arts School until his death in 1913.

Date of Manufacture

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

Height
33cm (12.99")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1098066
Dealers Internal Ref
AD913
Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
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A dark brown bronze sculpture of Prince Shotoku holding a ritual incense burner, featuring flowing robes and traditional Japanese hairstyle.
Excellent Japanese Meiji (late 19thC) bronze, Prince Shotoku, Ishikawa Mitsuaki
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  • ObjectSculptures
  • Period19th century
  • StyleMeiji
  • MaterialBronze
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsRobed figure, Ritual object, Traditional hairstyle, Detailed drapery
  • SizeH 33 cm (13 in) x W 13 cm (5 in) x D 9 cm (4 in)

FAQs

The Meiji period spans from 1868 to 1912, a time of rapid modernisation and extraordinary craftsmanship in metalwork, ceramics, and sculpture, highly sought after by international collectors.

Meiji bronzes were predominantly crafted using the lost-wax casting method, often enhanced by meticulous hand-chiselling, patination, and inlays of mixed metals such as gold, silver, and shakudo.

Authentic pieces typically feature deep, stable patination, exquisite fine detail in the casting, and occasionally artist signatures or foundry seals stamped or engraved into the base.

Place the sculpture as a focal point on a dark wood console, a minimalist mantelpiece, or within a dedicated display cabinet to highlight its sculptural form and historic texture.

Maintain antique bronze by dusting gently with a soft, dry brush and avoiding all chemical cleaners, water, or polishes that might strip the historic patina.
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