Japanese Antique (1919) Taisho Bronze Okimono of Two Turtles, Style of Murata Seimin

1900 - 1920

Sold by Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art

Description

Japanese antique Taisho (1919) bronze okimono of two turtles, in the style of Murata Seimin (1781-1837). It is inscribed with the words ‘Taisho, 12th October 1919’ and signed Amamiya Shoun with a foundry mark. Large turtle measures 44cm long x 21cm deep x 12cm high, smaller 32cm x 18cm x 10cm, weight 8.15kg and 3.75kg respectively (total 11.9kg).

Excellent condition and patina. Would make a wonderful garden ornament.

Murata Seimin I was the first of a long line of bronze craftsmen who specialized in precise bronze sculpting using the lost-wax method. Much of his work was of Buddhist subjects, such as the casting of 500 arhats (disciples of the Buddha) at Kenchoji Temple in Kamakura. His other work included vases and ornaments, and he was famed for his studies of turtles/tortoises.

Physical Dimensions

Height

12cm (4.72")

Width

44cm (17.32")

Depth

21cm (8.27")

Declaration

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art has dated this piece to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1112611

Dealers Internal Reference

AD880

Description

Japanese antique Taisho (1919) bronze okimono of two turtles, in the style of Murata Seimin (1781-1837).

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It is inscribed with the words ‘Taisho, 12th October 1919’ and signed Amamiya Shoun with a foundry mark.

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art

Large turtle measures 44cm long x 21cm deep x 12cm high, smaller 32cm x 18cm x 10cm, weight 8.15kg and 3.75kg respectively (total 11.9kg).

fig 1. Japanese Antique (1919) Taisho Bronze Okimono of Two Turtles, Style of Murata Seimin

Excellent condition and patina. Would make a wonderful garden ornament.

Murata Seimin I was the first of a long line of bronze craftsmen who specialized in precise bronze sculpting using the lost-wax method. Much of his work was of Buddhist subjects, such as the casting of 500 arhats (disciples of the Buddha) at Kenchoji Temple in Kamakura. His other work included vases and ornaments, and he was famed for his studies of turtles/tortoises.