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Excellent Japanese Meiji (Early 20thc) Bronze of Jurojin, Signed
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Excellent Japanese Meiji (Early 20thc) Bronze of Jurojin, Signed

1900 - 1920
Sold 22 January 2025 · Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
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Attractive Japanese Meiji (early 20thC) brown/black patinated bronze of Jurojin, the Japanese god of longevity, immortality & wisdom (one of the Seven Gods of Fortune), depicted seated with a scroll in his left hand and holding a pen in his right hand. Signed in an impressed seal on the back. 24cm high x 19cm wide x 12.5cm deep, weight 3.7kg.

Superb original condition. There is no box, which fell to pieces in transit (as often happens!), but I have shown a photo of the signature on the box.

Date of Manufacture

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art has dated this Meiji Bronze Jurojin Figure to the 1910s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
24cm (9.45")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Depth
12.5cm (4.92")
Reference Numbers
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SA1116636
Dealers Internal Reference
AD1041
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Attractive Japanese Meiji (early 20thC) brown/black patinated bronze of Jurojin, the Japanese god of longevity, immortality & wisdom (one of the Seven Gods of Fortune), depicted seated with a scroll in his left hand and holding a pen in his right hand. Signed in an impressed seal on the back. 24cm high x 19cm wide x 12.5cm deep, weight 3.7kg.

Superb original condition.

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There is no box, which fell to pieces in transit (as often happens!), but I have shown a photo of the signature on the box.
Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
Date of Manufacture

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art has dated this Meiji Bronze Jurojin Figure to the 1910s.

Height
24cm (9.45")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Depth
12.5cm (4.92")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1116636
Dealers Internal Ref
AD1041
Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2021
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Archive I A dark bronze sculpture of the deity Jurojin holding a scroll and brush, seated in traditional robes. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Excellent Japanese Meiji (Early 20thc) Bronze of Jurojin, Signed

Archive II A dark bronze sculpture of the deity Jurojin holding a scroll and brush, seated in traditional robes. View II
Archive III A dark bronze sculpture of the deity Jurojin holding a scroll and brush, seated in traditional robes. View III
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Archive X A dark bronze sculpture of the deity Jurojin holding a scroll and brush, seated in traditional robes. View X
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Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
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A dark bronze sculpture of the deity Jurojin holding a scroll and brush, seated in traditional robes.
Excellent Japanese Meiji (early 20thC) Bronze of Jurojin, Signed
Ref: SA1116636
A dark bronze sculpture of the deity Jurojin holding a scroll and brush, seated in traditional robes.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectSculptures & Statues
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleMeiji
  • MaterialBronze
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsFlowing robes, Long beard, Holding a scroll, Seated posture
  • SizeH 24 cm (9 in) x W 19 cm (7 in) x D 12.5 cm (5 in)

FAQs

The Meiji period (18681912) marked a golden age for Japanese metalwork, driven by the opening of trade with the West, which stimulated demand for intricate bronzes created for international exhibition and export.

These sculptures were typically crafted using the lost-wax casting method, often employing high-grade copper alloys, sometimes with patination techniques or inlaid precious metals like silver and gold to add contrast and detail.

Authentic pieces often feature artist signatures or foundry marks chiselled or cast into the base, combined with fine hand-chased surface details, age-appropriate patination, and heavy, solid construction characteristic of traditional Japanese metallurgy.

Such pieces serve as striking focal points when displayed on a minimalist mantelpiece, within a dark wood bookcase, or atop an office desk, contrasting clean modern lines with historic craftsmanship.

Bronze should be kept away from direct sunlight and high humidity; maintenance requires only occasional dusting with a soft, dry microfibre cloth, avoiding any chemical polishes that could strip the historical patina.
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