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ANTIQUE #SA556277

Large Japanese Tokyo School Bronze - Boy Feeding Goose - Signed Masaaki

Status: This item has been sold
Sold by: Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art

As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this most charming large bronze study of a boy feeding a goose , the boy stands with his right hand holding a wafer high in the air , he looks down and engages with the goose who''s neck is outstretched in anticipation of a feast , the youngster holds further wafers behind his back and out of sight of the goose , the relationship between the two appears engaging and probably a daily occurence , the artist has captured the detail of the story in a true Tokyo school style , the goose is unusually highlighted with gold and shakudo eyes , the pair stand on an oval base inset with a stamped signature seal that reads MASAAKI , a wonderful lifelike okimono !!
 
Condition report:
 
The condition is superb throughout !!
 
Approximate sizes:
 
Height 18.5'' 47 cm
 
Width 11'' 28 cm
 
Depth 8'' 20 cm
 
Weight 8300 gms
 
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Antique SA556277 shown on this page was made in 1890. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
1890
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CONTACT DETAILS OF SELLER:
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Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
SPECIALISTS IN JAPANESE WORKS OF ART FROM THE MEIJI PERIOD 1868-1912
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art is also an antique trade association member of BADA
Dorset
United Kingdom
Tel: 07774 635918
STATUS
THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD