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Superb Japanese Meiji (Late 19thc) Bronze Horse, Yoshiyama
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Superb Japanese Meiji (Late 19thc) Bronze Horse, Yoshiyama

19th century
Sold 15 July 2025 · Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
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Striking Japanese Meiji (late 19thC) bronze horse by Yoshiyama, one of Japan’s foremost Meiji sculptors who specialised in horses and other animals. The horse is beautifully sculpted and cast with a dark brown patina. Signed on the base, Yoshiyama. 41.5cm wide, 14cm deep x 33.5cm high, weight 8kg.

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
33.5cm (13.19")
Width
41.5cm (16.34")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
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SA1150651
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AD1166
Description
Striking Japanese Meiji (late 19thC) bronze horse by Yoshiyama, one of Japan’s foremost Meiji sculptors who specialised in horses and other animals. The horse is beautifully sculpted and cast with a dark brown patina. Signed on the base, Yoshiyama. 41.5cm wide, 14cm deep x 33.5cm high, weight 8kg.
Date of Manufacture

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

Height
33.5cm (13.19")
Width
41.5cm (16.34")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1150651
Dealers Internal Ref
AD1166
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 patinated bronze sculpture of a standing horse on an integral rocky base. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Superb Japanese Meiji (Late 19thc) Bronze Horse, Yoshiyama

Archive II A dark patinated bronze sculpture of a standing horse on an integral rocky base. View II
Archive III A dark patinated bronze sculpture of a standing horse on an integral rocky base. View III
Archive IV A dark patinated bronze sculpture of a standing horse on an integral rocky base. View IV
Archive V A dark patinated bronze sculpture of a standing horse on an integral rocky base. View V
Archive VI A dark patinated bronze sculpture of a standing horse on an integral rocky base. View VI
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Archive X A dark patinated bronze sculpture of a standing horse on an integral rocky base. View X
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A dark patinated bronze sculpture of a standing horse on an integral rocky base.
Superb Japanese Meiji (late 19thC) Bronze Horse, Yoshiyama
Ref: SA1150651
A dark patinated bronze sculpture of a standing horse on an integral rocky base.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectSculpture
  • Period19th century
  • StyleMeiji Period
  • MaterialBronze
  • ColourDark Bronze
  • MotifsEquestrian harness, Textured mane, Integral naturalistic base
  • SizeH 33.5 cm (13 in) x W 41.5 cm (16 in) x D 14 cm (6 in)

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Meiji period bronze sculptures refer to metalwork art created in Japan between 1868 and 1912, a time when Japanese metalworkers achieved international acclaim for their mastery of lost-wax casting and detailed patination.

These pieces were typically crafted using traditional lost-wax casting methods, often utilising copper-alloy bronze combined with specialised chemical patination techniques to achieve deep, rich surface colours.

Authentic pieces generally display heavy weight, finely detailed hand-chased texturing, naturalistic proportions, and often bear traditional artist signatures or foundry marks on the base.

Place the sculpture as a focal point on a study desk, bookshelf, or mantelpiece where its dark metallic patina and classic silhouette can contrast cleanly against contemporary architectural lines.

Preserve antique bronze by dusting it gently with a dry, soft cloth and avoiding chemical polishes or water, which can strip away the historical patina that gives the metal its value.
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