A Large and Rare Japanese Bronze Bull

Name: A Large and Rare Japanese Bronze Bull
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1111975
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Quiet Street Antiques of Bath

Description

A rare and very fine quality Japanese Meiji period BRONZE BULL in lovely original condition. This handsome and substantial bronze is beautifully modelled and cast, with particular attention paid to the every detail. The colour and patina is excellent as he stands ‘four-square’ perhaps surveying his adoring herd of cows? Detailed signature underneath (see image). Heavy (solid bronze) and of good large size: 25cms long; 16cms high and 10cms deep. (10 x 6.5 x 4ins). Japanese, circa 1870-90.

** The Meiji period extended from 1868 to 1912, during which the Samurai sword was banned, except for ceremonial purposes. As a result, Japan’s exceptional and talented swords craftsmen were thrown out of work. Some families used their centuries of extensive experience in metalwork to produce wonderful Objet’s d’Arts, particularly in bronze, which are highly sought-after today.

NB. This good Japanese Bronze is not on view in the shop. Please e-mail kerry@quietstreetantiques.co.uk or telephone 07860 818212 for viewing details)

Physical Dimensions

Height

16cm (6.30")

Width

25cm (9.84")

Depth

10cm (3.94")

Declaration

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this piece to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1111975

Dealers Internal Reference

5362/k

Dealers Notes

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Description

A rare and very fine quality Japanese Meiji period BRONZE BULL in lovely original condition.

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This handsome and substantial bronze is beautifully modelled and cast, with particular attention paid to the every detail.

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath

The colour and patina is excellent as he stands ‘four-square’ perhaps surveying his adoring herd of cows? Detailed signature underneath (see image). Heavy (solid bronze) and of good large size: 25cms long; 16cms high and 10cms deep. (10 x 6.5 x 4ins). Japanese, circa 1870-90.

fig 1. A LARGE AND RARE JAPANESE BRONZE BULL — fig 1. A Large and Rare Japanese Bronze Bull

The Meiji period extended from 1868 to 1912, during which the Samurai sword was banned, except for ceremonial purposes. As a result, Japan’s exceptional and talented swords craftsmen were thrown out of work. Some families used their centuries of extensive experience in metalwork to produce wonderful Objet’s d’Arts, particularly in bronze, which are highly sought-after today.

NB. This good Japanese Bronze is not on view in the shop. Please e-mail kerry@quietstreetantiques.co.uk or telephone 07860 818212 for viewing details)