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ANTIQUE #SA1177763

Superb Japanese Antique (early 20thc) Bronze Of A Tanuki, Masamitsu

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Sold by: Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art

Fine Japanese bronze sculpture of a tanuki represented as a Buddhist priest, wrapped in a cloak and lying on a mokugyo (a percussion instrument made of a fish-shaped wooden block and a stick, used to accompany the recitation of sutras). Inscribed ‘made by Masamitsu’ (Yamashita Josetsu). 10cm high x 18.5cm wide x 15cm deep, weight 1kg.
 
The tanuki (raccoon dog) is a legendary Japanese animal with magical powers and can transform itself. Mischievous, it uses its long tail to curl up, hide or to confuse its enemies.
 
Very good condition. Few age marks.
 
 
Internal Reference: AD1309
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1177763
Dateline of this antique is 1910
Height is 10cm (3.9inches)
Width is 18.5cm (7.3inches)
Depth is 15cm (5.9inches)
Antique SA1177763 shown on this page was made in 1910. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
1910
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