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Japanese Bronze Wolf Okimono, Meiji Period.
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Japanese Bronze Wolf Okimono, Meiji Period.

19th century
Description

Japanese bronze okimono of a wolf, signed, c. 1890, Meiji Period. The study of a wolf, well cast, and modelled prowling. He has glass eyes, and his hair well delineated.

Bearing the original patination.

In the manner of Genryusai Seiya.

Incised two character signature to the underside.

Length – 48 cm, 19”.

Height – 22 cm, 8 3/4”.

Condition – No damage. No repair.

Date of Manufacture

Philip Carrol Antiques has dated this Japanese Bronze Wolf Okimono to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Guide ID 09213254
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques Date19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 115-150 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 19TH CENTURY:
Inset glass eyes: Japanese animal bronzes made for export from the 1880s.
Incised two-character signature on the underside: hand-cut workshop mark.
Finely chased fur texture: sharp cold-chisel work found on Meiji bronzes.
Dark patina rubbed lighter on the spine and paws: decades of handling.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
22cm (8.66")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Reference Numbers
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SA1173322
Description
Japanese bronze okimono of a wolf, signed, c. 1890, Meiji Period. The study of a wolf, well cast, and modelled prowling. He has glass eyes, and his hair well delineated.

Bearing the original patination.

In the manner of Genryusai Seiya.

Incised two character signature to the underside.

Length – 48 cm, 19”.

Height – 22 cm, 8 3/4”.

Condition – No damage. No repair.

Date of Manufacture

Philip Carrol Antiques has dated this Japanese Bronze Wolf Okimono to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 09213254
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques dating19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 115-150 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 19th Century:
Inset glass eyes: Japanese animal bronzes made for export from the 1880s.
Incised two-character signature on the underside: hand-cut workshop mark.
Finely chased fur texture: sharp cold-chisel work found on Meiji bronzes.
Dark patina rubbed lighter on the spine and paws: decades of handling.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
22cm (8.66")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Reference Numbers
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SA1173322
Philip Carrol Antiques
Philip Carrol Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2017

Philip carrol antiques was established in 1983

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Archive I A dark patinated bronze sculpture depicting a crouching wolf with an open mouth and detailed fur texture.

Japanese Bronze Wolf Okimono, Meiji Period.

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A dark patinated bronze sculpture depicting a crouching wolf with an open mouth and detailed fur texture.
Japanese bronze Wolf okimono, Meiji Period.
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A dark patinated bronze sculpture depicting a crouching wolf with an open mouth and detailed fur texture.
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  • ObjectSculptures
  • Period19th century
  • StyleMeiji Period
  • MaterialBronze
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsTextured fur detail, Crouching posture, Snarling open jaw, Patinated surface
  • SizeH 22 cm (9 in) x W 48 cm (19 in)

This nineteenth-century Japanese bronze okimono depicts a wolf from the Meiji Period, cast with a prowling, crouching posture and a snarling open jaw. The dark patinated surface shows detailed fur texture, hair delineation, and glass eyes. Measuring 22 cm high and 48 cm wide, the sculpture displays an incised two-character signature to the underside and retains its original patinated finish without damage or repair. Positioned on a bookshelf in a gentleman's library, the sculpture brings a naturalistic element to an interior space. The heavy dark brown material and low profile suit traditional desk placements or study shelving where small decorative bronzes sit alongside books and desk accessories. The realistic casting captures the tense muscle structure of the crouching animal, making it a suitable study piece for collectors of Japanese metalwork.

FAQs

An okimono is a Japanese decorative sculpture designed specifically for display in Tokonoma alcoves or interior spaces. During the Meiji Period (18681912), Japanese metalworkers transitioned from crafting sword fittings to creating detailed bronze sculptures, frequently depicting animals with realistic proportions and textures.

Traditional Japanese bronze okimono were typically produced using the lost-wax (cire perdue) casting technique. Artisans hand-carved a wax model, encased it in mould material, melted the wax out, and poured molten bronze into the cavity before hand-chasing the fine surface details and applying chemical patination.

Authentic Meiji bronzes feature precise hand-finished details, such as finely chiselled fur or feathers, distinct weight due to solid metal composition, and genuine age-related surface patination. Many pieces also bear incised or cast artist signatures (mei) on the underside.

A bronze okimono works well positioned as a focal ornament on a wooden desk, mantelpiece, or dark timber bookshelf. Pairing the deep tones of patinated bronze with minimalist surroundings accentuates the expressive form and hand-crafted texture of the piece.

Maintain bronze sculptures by dusting gently with a soft dry cloth or horsehair brush. Avoid abrasive cleaners, water, or chemical solvents, which destroy the original patination; a light application of neutral microcrystalline wax can be applied periodically to protect the metal.
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