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Charming Japanese Vintage Bronze Akita Puppy, Tsunemitsu
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Charming Japanese Vintage Bronze Akita Puppy, Tsunemitsu

1900 - 1920
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Cute Japanese Meiji (early to mid 20thC) bronze of an Akita puppy signed Tsunemitsu Tsukahara (cannot read clearly). Beautifully observed and cast. Signed on the base. 18.5cm high x 19cm wide x 14cm deep, weight 2.6kg.

Superb original condition with a lovely patina.

Physical Dimensions
Height
18.5cm (7.28")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Declaration

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art has dated this Japanese Bronze Dog Sculpture to the 1920s.

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SA1228129
Dealers Internal Reference
AD1439
Description
Cute Japanese Meiji (early to mid 20thC) bronze of an Akita puppy signed Tsunemitsu Tsukahara (cannot read clearly). Beautifully observed and cast. Signed on the base. 18.5cm high x 19cm wide x 14cm deep, weight 2.6kg.

Superb original condition with a lovely patina.

Height
18.5cm (7.28")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Date of Manufacture

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art has dated this Japanese Bronze Dog Sculpture to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1228129
Dealers Internal Ref
AD1439
Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2021
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Archive I A cast bronze sculpture depicting a seated puppy with a warm brown patina and dark accents around its face.

Charming Japanese Vintage Bronze Akita Puppy, Tsunemitsu

Archive II A cast bronze sculpture depicting a seated puppy with a warm brown patina and dark accents around its face. View II
Archive III A cast bronze sculpture depicting a seated puppy with a warm brown patina and dark accents around its face. View III
Archive IV A cast bronze sculpture depicting a seated puppy with a warm brown patina and dark accents around its face. View IV
Archive V A cast bronze sculpture depicting a seated puppy with a warm brown patina and dark accents around its face. View V
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Archive IX A cast bronze sculpture depicting a seated puppy with a warm brown patina and dark accents around its face. View IX
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A cast bronze sculpture depicting a seated puppy with a warm brown patina and dark accents around its face.
Charming Japanese Vintage Bronze Akita Puppy, Tsunemitsu
Ref: SA1228129
A cast bronze sculpture depicting a seated puppy with a warm brown patina and dark accents around its face.
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  • ObjectSculptures
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleShowa Period
  • MaterialBronze
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSeated pose, textured fur, patinated finish
  • SizeH 18.5 cm (7 in) x W 19 cm (7 in) x D 14 cm (6 in)

This Showa period sculpture takes the form of a seated Akita puppy with textured fur and a patinated finish. Modelled from bronze with a warm brown colour and dark accents around its face, the cast figure has floppy ears, folded paws, and a rounded snout. Measuring 18.5 cm high by 19 cm wide and 14 cm deep, the compact piece sits comfortably on a desk or bookshelf. The sculptural study suits a traditional gentleman's library or a study interior as an ornamental desk accessory. Placed upon a wooden shelf or side table, the piece brings character to a reading room or display cabinet.

FAQs

An okimono is a decorative ornament or small sculpture produced in Japan, traditionally created for display in a tokonoma alcove or interior setting, depicting animals, figures, or natural subjects.

These sculptures were generally produced using lost-wax or sand casting techniques, after which artisans hand-chased surface details and applied chemical patinas to produce distinct colouration.

Authentic examples often feature artist signatures or foundry seals stamped into the base, alongside refined hand-carved detailing, balanced weight, and natural age-related surface patina.

Position the bronze sculpture as a focal accent on a bookshelf, mantelpiece, or desk alongside warm timber tones and neutral ceramics to highlight its texture and form.

Dust the item gently with a dry, soft cloth and avoid chemical cleansers. Applying a fine layer of microcrystalline wax helps protect the patinated bronze from oxidisation and fingerprints.
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