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Japanese Meiji (Early 20thc) Bronze Sculpture, Cockerel & Hen
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Japanese Meiji (Early 20thc) Bronze Sculpture, Cockerel & Hen

1900 - 1920
Sold 19 January 2026 · Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
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Japanese Meiji (early 20thC) bronze sculptures, cockerel & hen. Exquisitely modelled and crafted with finely detailed figurines. Cockerel: ca. 19.5cm high x 12.5cm wide x 7cm deep, weight 772g; Hen: 12cm high x 9cm wide x 6cm deep, weight 238g.

Excellent condition and patina.

Representing fidelity and punctuality, the Rooster is the tenth in the 12-year cycle of Japanese (Chinese) zodiac signs. In Japanese culture, the Rooster carries a symbolic significance with generally auspicious connotations. For ancestors, rooster crowing was a notable sign as it awakens people and ends darkness.

Date of Manufacture

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art has dated this Japanese Bronze Rooster Sculpture to the 1900s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
19.5cm (7.68")
Width
12.5cm (4.92")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Reference Numbers
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SA1190194
Dealers Internal Reference
AD1338
Description
Japanese Meiji (early 20thC) bronze sculptures, cockerel & hen. Exquisitely modelled and crafted with finely detailed figurines. Cockerel: ca. 19.5cm high x 12.5cm wide x 7cm deep, weight 772g; Hen: 12cm high x 9cm wide x 6cm deep, weight 238g.
fig 1. A dark patinated bronze sculpture depicting a Japanese cockerel standing alert alongside a pecking hen, showcasing detailed feather chasing.
fig 1. Japanese Meiji (Early 20thc) Bronze Sculpture, Cockerel & Hen

Excellent condition and patina.

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Representing fidelity and punctuality, the Rooster is the tenth in the 12-year cycle of Japanese (Chinese) zodiac signs.
Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art

In Japanese culture, the Rooster carries a symbolic significance with generally auspicious connotations. For ancestors, rooster crowing was a notable sign as it awakens people and ends darkness.

Date of Manufacture

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art has dated this Japanese Bronze Rooster Sculpture to the 1900s.

Height
19.5cm (7.68")
Width
12.5cm (4.92")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1190194
Dealers Internal Ref
AD1338
Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
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Archive I A dark patinated bronze sculpture depicting a Japanese cockerel standing alert alongside a pecking hen, showcasing detailed feather chasing. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Japanese Meiji (Early 20thc) Bronze Sculpture, Cockerel & Hen

Archive II A dark patinated bronze sculpture depicting a Japanese cockerel standing alert alongside a pecking hen, showcasing detailed feather chasing. View II
Archive III A dark patinated bronze sculpture depicting a Japanese cockerel standing alert alongside a pecking hen, showcasing detailed feather chasing. View III
Archive IV A dark patinated bronze sculpture depicting a Japanese cockerel standing alert alongside a pecking hen, showcasing detailed feather chasing. View IV
Archive V A dark patinated bronze sculpture depicting a Japanese cockerel standing alert alongside a pecking hen, showcasing detailed feather chasing. View V
Archive VI A dark patinated bronze sculpture depicting a Japanese cockerel standing alert alongside a pecking hen, showcasing detailed feather chasing. View VI
Archive VII A dark patinated bronze sculpture depicting a Japanese cockerel standing alert alongside a pecking hen, showcasing detailed feather chasing. View VII
Archive VIII A dark patinated bronze sculpture depicting a Japanese cockerel standing alert alongside a pecking hen, showcasing detailed feather chasing. View VIII
Archive IX A dark patinated bronze sculpture depicting a Japanese cockerel standing alert alongside a pecking hen, showcasing detailed feather chasing. View IX
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A dark patinated bronze sculpture depicting a Japanese cockerel standing alert alongside a pecking hen, showcasing detailed feather chasing.
Japanese Meiji (early 20thC) bronze sculpture, cockerel & hen
Ref: SA1190194
A dark patinated bronze sculpture depicting a Japanese cockerel standing alert alongside a pecking hen, showcasing detailed feather chasing.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectSculptures
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleMeiji Period
  • MaterialBronze
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsFeather chasing, Anatomical realism, Textured patination, Figurative animal grouping
  • SizeH 19.5 cm (8 in) x W 12.5 cm (5 in) x D 7 cm (3 in)

FAQs

The Meiji period spans from 1868 to 1912, marked by the modernization of Japan and a massive surge in the export of high-quality decorative arts, particularly intricate metalwork and bronze casting.

Artisans predominantly employed the lost-wax casting method, followed by meticulous hand-chasing, chiselling, and patination to achieve complex surface textures and varied colour tones in the metal.

Authentic pieces typically feature heavy, solid metal construction, fine anatomical detailing achieved through hand-chiselling, naturalistic patination, and sometimes artist signatures or foundry seals cast into the base.

Place the sculpture as a focal point on a credenza, mantelpiece, or bookshelf, allowing its dark metallic patina and sculptural form to contrast against neutral walls and contemporary furnishings.

Dust gently with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and avoid using chemical cleaners, abrasive polishes, or water, as these can strip the historical patina and damage the metal surface.
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