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Rare Japanese Meiji (late 19thc) Bronze, Hermit & Toad, Takusai Honma II
Status:This item has been sold Sold by:Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
Fine Japanese Meiji (late 19thC) bronze of a hermit (gama sennin or ‘toad hermit’) holding a toad with another at his feet by Takusai Honma II (1846-1904). Cast in Honma’s typical ‘purple’ bronze, it is in excellent condition with an untouched patina. Signed with a seal on the back. 25cm tall x 20cm wide x 18cm deep, weight 3.7kg.
Located on Sado Island, the Takusai Honma family of bronze artists was famous for their work in lost-wax casting and their mastery of patination that produced a sublime, variegated patina. Among the materials used was hanshido bronze, an alloy that resulted in irregular oxidation, giving the appearance of purple to violet spots. Although the art and name of Takusai Honma continued through six generations, the work of the earliest members of the line is considered the best.
Superb condition and patina.
Internal Reference: AD679/24
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1109646
Dateline of this antique is 19th Century
Height is 25cm (9.8inches)Width is 20cm (7.9inches)Depth is 18cm (7.1inches)
Antique SA1109646 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 SA1109646
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Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
Somerset
United Kingdom
Tel: 07975 614592
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