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Superb Japanese Meiji (Late 19thc) Bronze of Jurojin, Hideho
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Superb Japanese Meiji (Late 19thc) Bronze of Jurojin, Hideho

19th century
Sold 8 August 2025 · Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
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Fine Japanese Meiji (late 19thC) Bronze of Jurojin, the god of longevity, immortality & wisdom (one of the Seven Gods of Fortune) by Hideho. Signed on the reverse. 42cm high x 19.7cm wide x 12.8cm deep, weight 6.75kg.

Excellent condition and patina.

Jurojin originated from the Chinese Taoist god, the Old Man of the South Pole or Star of the Old Man. He is known as the immortal of the Northern Song dynasty (960–1127) and may have been a historical figure of the period. Jurojin is identified as the personification of the imagined Southern Polar Star.

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
42cm (16.54")
Width
19.5cm (7.68")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1158630
Dealers Internal Reference
AD1195
Description
Fine Japanese Meiji (late 19thC) Bronze of Jurojin, the god of longevity, immortality & wisdom (one of the Seven Gods of Fortune) by Hideho. Signed on the reverse. 42cm high x 19.7cm wide x 12.8cm deep, weight 6.75kg.
fig 1. A dark patinated bronze figure of the deity Jurojin holding a gnarled staff.
fig 1. Superb Japanese Meiji (Late 19thc) Bronze of Jurojin, Hideho

Excellent condition and patina.

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Jurojin originated from the Chinese Taoist god, the Old Man of the South Pole or Star of the Old Man.
Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art

He is known as the immortal of the Northern Song dynasty (960–1127) and may have been a historical figure of the period. Jurojin is identified as the personification of the imagined Southern Polar Star.

Date of Manufacture

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

Height
42cm (16.54")
Width
19.5cm (7.68")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1158630
Dealers Internal Ref
AD1195
Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
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Archive I A dark patinated bronze figure of the deity Jurojin holding a gnarled staff. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Superb Japanese Meiji (Late 19thc) Bronze of Jurojin, Hideho

Archive II A dark patinated bronze figure of the deity Jurojin holding a gnarled staff. View II
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Archive X A dark patinated bronze figure of the deity Jurojin holding a gnarled staff. View X
Archive XI A dark patinated bronze figure of the deity Jurojin holding a gnarled staff. View XI
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A dark patinated bronze figure of the deity Jurojin holding a gnarled staff.
Superb Japanese Meiji (late 19thC) Bronze of Jurojin, Hideho
Ref: SA1158630
A dark patinated bronze figure of the deity Jurojin holding a gnarled staff.
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  • ObjectSculptures & Statues
  • Period19th century
  • StyleMeiji
  • MaterialBronze
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsStanding figure, Holding staff, Traditional robes, Flowing beard
  • SizeH 42 cm (17 in) x W 19.5 cm (8 in) x D 13 cm (5 in)

The Meiji period marked a golden age for Japanese metalcraft, driven by the opening of trade with the West, which encouraged master artisans to produce intricate bronzes for both domestic and international markets.

Artisan metalsmiths primarily utilised the lost-wax casting technique, often finished with complex chemical patination processes to achieve deep, rich surface tones.

Authentication relies on examining the quality of hand-chasing, the depth and stability of the natural patina, casting weight, and the presence of artist signatures or foundry seals.

Positioning a bronze sculpture on a sideboard or mantelpiece introduces textural contrast, historical depth, and a sophisticated focal point within minimalist or eclectic rooms.

Bronze should be dusted gently with a dry, soft-bristled brush and kept away from direct moisture and chemical polishes to protect the historic surface patina.
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