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Japanese Bronze Mother + Child Carrying Fruit
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Japanese Bronze Mother + Child Carrying Fruit

19th century
Description

This finely modelled Japanese bronze group, dating from the Meiji period (1868–1912), depicts a mother and young child gathering and carrying the fruits of the harvest. Dressed in traditional working garments, the pair balance a large woven basket brimming with pumpkins, root vegetables and other produce. Their animated poses and exchanged glance lend the composition warmth, movement and a convincing sense of shared effort. Particularly notable are the crisply rendered basket weave, naturalistically formed vegetables, expressive faces and carefully observed folds of fabric. The rich brown patination enhances the sculptural detail, while the shaped base unifies this charming rural scene.

Batch 87 DNSKZ 63914

Physical Dimensions
Height
54cm (21.26")
Width
59cm (23.23")
Depth
31cm (12.20")
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Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated this Japanese Bronze Figural Sculpture to the 19th Century.

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SA1231030
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SKU00002769
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Description
This finely modelled Japanese bronze group, dating from the Meiji period (1868–1912), depicts a mother and young child gathering and carrying the fruits of the harvest.
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Dressed in traditional working garments, the pair balance a large woven basket brimming with pumpkins, root vegetables and other produce.
Patrick Moorhead Antiques

Their animated poses and exchanged glance lend the composition warmth, movement and a convincing sense of shared effort. Particularly notable are the crisply rendered basket weave, naturalistically formed vegetables, expressive faces and carefully observed folds of fabric. The rich brown patination enhances the sculptural detail, while the shaped base unifies this charming rural scene.

Batch 87 DNSKZ 63914

Height
54cm (21.26")
Width
59cm (23.23")
Depth
31cm (12.20")
Date of Manufacture

Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated this Japanese Bronze Figural Sculpture to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1231030
Dealers Internal Ref
SKU00002769
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
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Patrick moorhead has been one of the uk's finest trade-only antique furniture and art dealers for over 30 years.

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A dark brown patinated bronze sculpture depicting a Japanese woman and child carrying a woven basket filled with produce across a textured base.
Japanese bronze mother + child carrying fruit
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During the Meiji period (18681912), Japanese metalworkers transitioned from creating traditional arms and armour to producing decorative art objects known as okimono for export and display. These cast bronze sculptures frequently captured detailed genre scenes, rural life, folklore, and naturalistic figures.

Japanese bronzes were typically created using lost-wax casting (cire perdue) methods, allowing for complex forms and delicate surface details. Artisans applied custom chemical patinas to achieve rich tones ranging from deep chocolate brown to warm reddish copper hues.

Authentic pieces generally display precise hand-chasing, detailed texturing on garments and hair, heavy overall weight, and subtle hand-applied patination. Many authentic works feature a makers mark or artist seal cast or incised directly into the base or underside.

A dark patinated bronze sculpture works well as a focal accent on a minimalist sideboard, console table, or within an open bookcase. Position the piece against light-coloured walls or natural wood surfaces to highlight its sculptural silhouette and detailed craftsmanship.

Dust the sculpture regularly with a clean, soft-bristled brush or dry microfibre cloth. To protect the original patina, avoid liquid cleaners, abrasives, or chemical polishes, applying a thin layer of microcrystalline wax annually to guard against humidity and oxidisation.
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