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Superb Japanese Antique (Late 19thc) Bronze, Three Sleeping Puppies, Kakuha Kanzaemon
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Superb Japanese Antique (Late 19thc) Bronze, Three Sleeping Puppies, Kakuha Kanzaemon

19th century
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Fine Japanese antique (late 19thC) bronze of three sleeping puppies by Kakuha Kanzaemon. Signed on the base with the seal ‘Kakuha sei’ (角羽製), meaning ‘Made by Kakuha’. 8cm high x 17.5cm wide x 15.5cm deep, weight 1.6kg.

Excellent condition.

Kakuha Kanzaemon (1835-1885) was a prominent Japanese metalworker and bronze artist from Takaoka, Toyama Prefecture, known for creating exquisite Meiji-era bronze okimono (ornamental sculptures), vases, and animal figures. He is particularly famous for dynamic and highly detailed bronze models of animals. In 1869, he established a branch office in the port city of Yokohama. This strategic location allowed him to cater directly to international exhibitions (such as the 1876 Philadelphia Centennial Exposition) and to foreign clients looking for authentic Japanese art.

Physical Dimensions
Height
8cm (3.15")
Width
17.5cm (6.89")
Depth
15.5cm (6.10")
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Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art has dated this Japanese Bronze Puppies Sculpture to the 1870s.

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SA1238728
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AD1581
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Fine Japanese antique (late 19thC) bronze of three sleeping puppies by Kakuha Kanzaemon. Signed on the base with the seal ‘Kakuha sei’ (角羽製), meaning ‘Made by Kakuha’. 8cm high x 17.5cm wide x 15.5cm deep, weight 1.6kg.
fig 1. A dark patinated bronze sculpture depicting three sleeping puppies curled closely together.
fig 1. Superb Japanese Antique (Late 19thc) Bronze, Three Sleeping Puppies, Kakuha Kanzaemon

Excellent condition.

Kakuha Kanzaemon (1835-1885) was a prominent Japanese metalworker and bronze artist from Takaoka, Toyama Prefecture, known for creating exquisite Meiji-era bronze okimono (ornamental sculptures), vases, and animal figures. He is particularly famous for dynamic and highly detailed bronze models of animals. In 1869, he established a branch office in the port city of Yokohama.

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This strategic location allowed him to cater directly to international exhibitions (such as the 1876 Philadelphia Centennial Exposition) and to foreign clients looking for authentic Japanese art.
Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
Height
8cm (3.15")
Width
17.5cm (6.89")
Depth
15.5cm (6.10")
Date of Manufacture

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art has dated this Japanese Bronze Puppies Sculpture to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1238728
Dealers Internal Ref
AD1581
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A dark patinated bronze sculpture depicting three sleeping puppies curled closely together.
Superb Japanese Antique (late 19thC) Bronze, Three Sleeping Puppies, Kakuha Kanzaemon
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  • ObjectSculptures
  • Period19th century
  • StyleMeiji Period
  • MaterialBronze
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsCurled sleeping pose, Smooth patinated surface, Cast anatomical details
  • SizeH 8 cm (3 in) x W 17.5 cm (7 in) x D 15.5 cm (6 in)

This Japanese Meiji period bronze sculpture depicts three sleeping puppies huddled closely together in curled sleeping poses with smooth patinated surfaces and cast anatomical details. The dark brown metalwork displays a rich finish and detailed rendering of the animal forms, signed on the base with the seal ‘Kakuha sei’. Measuring 8 cm high, 17.5 cm wide and 15.5 cm deep, this sculpture sits neatly on any flat surface. Position this ornamental piece on a bookshelf or desk within a gentleman's library or study to bring character to an interior. The compact animal figure serves as a tabletop decoration, adding traditional craftsmanship and texture to a collection of decorative objects.

FAQs

Meiji period Japanese bronzes are characterised by naturalism, intricate casting techniques, and detailed anatomical depictions of animals, created as okimono or decorative display sculptures.

These sculptures were typically cast using the lost-wax process and finished with hand-chiselling or chasing, followed by patination treatments to produce dark tones.

Authentic pieces feature crisp cast detailing, hand-finished signatures or foundry marks, and an even patina with age-appropriate wear.

Small bronze animal sculptures work as tactile accents when styled on a bookshelf, placed on an office desk, or set atop art books on a side table.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft dry cloth and avoid chemical cleaners, applying microcrystalline wax sparingly to preserve the original patina.
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