A charming large , Meiji period , bronze okimono of a boy catching crabs . The young boy stooping to attract a crab hiding under a rock , his basket to store his catch at his feet . A very nicely modelled figure of excellent colour and condition .
Signed with seal , original wooden base .
Base 52cm x 23 cm X 3cm .
Don has been dealing in Meiji period art for 60 years , exhibiting in London , New York , Baltimore , Miami and Shanghai. P . R .China . He has supplied some of the world`s great collection`s and institution`s . This is his first venture on the internet , and is looking forward to re visiting old client`s and hopefully meeting new client`s , from private collector`s to his many friend`s in the trade.
We are fair and keen buyers of Meiji Art , and are still travelling the world to secure good examples . Please contact us should you wish to dispose of Japanese Art , particularly metalwork and cloisonne enamels .
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Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA556273
Dateline of this antique is 1890
Height is 25cm (9.8inches)Width is 16cm (6.3inches)Depth is 45cm (17.7inches)
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