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Japanese Antique (Late 19thc) Bronze, Boy Riding a Cow
Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
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Japanese Antique (Late 19thc) Bronze, Boy Riding a Cow

1900 - 1920
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Japanese antique (late 19thC) bronze of a boy riding a cow. Nice detailed casting. 23cm high x 29cm long x 12.5cm deep, weight 3.95kg.

Excellent condition.

Physical Dimensions
Height
23cm (9.06")
Width
29cm (11.42")
Depth
12.5cm (4.92")
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Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art has dated this Japanese Bronze Ox Sculpture to the 1920s.

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SA1230582
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AD1468
Description
Japanese antique (late 19thC) bronze of a boy riding a cow. Nice detailed casting. 23cm high x 29cm long x 12.5cm deep, weight 3.95kg.

Excellent condition.

Height
23cm (9.06")
Width
29cm (11.42")
Depth
12.5cm (4.92")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1230582
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AD1468
Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
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A late nineteenth-century Japanese cast bronze sculpture depicting a young boy seated atop a walking ox with a dark brown patina.
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A late nineteenth-century Japanese cast bronze sculpture depicting a young boy seated atop a walking ox with a dark brown patina.
Japanese Antique (late 19thC) Bronze, Boy Riding a Cow
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The image of a young herdsman or boy riding an ox is a traditional motif in East Asian art, frequently referencing Zen Buddhist allegories known as the Ten Bulls or Ten Ox-Herding Pictures. In Japanese metalwork and sculpture, particularly from the Meiji period, this theme represents the harmony between humanity and nature, as well as the journey towards enlightenment and self-discipline.

Late nineteenth-century Japanese bronze sculptures were typically produced using lost-wax casting (cire perdue) techniques. Artisans achieved fine surface detail through hand-chasing and engraving after casting, followed by the application of chemical patinas to produce rich, dark tonal variations across the metal surface.

Authentic Meiji-period bronzes exhibit precise anatomical detail, naturalistic movement, and crisp hand-finished cold work on surfaces such as hair, textile folds, or animal hide. Look for casting seams that have been meticulously worked away, natural wear on high points, and foundry or artist marks cast or incised into the base or underside.

A dark bronze sculpture provides a grounding, sculptural accent when placed on a tailored console table, desk, or open bookshelf. Pairing the piece with textured wood, natural stone, or modern minimalist ceramics creates an engaging contrast between historical metalwork and contemporary decor.

Maintain antique bronzes by dusting regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth or a soft-bristled brush to clear intricate crevices. Avoid chemical cleaners, water, or abrasive polishes, as these strip the historic patina; a light application of neutral microcrystalline wax can be used periodically to protect the metal from oxidisation.
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