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Fascinating Japanese Bronze Okimono "Toad Catcher" by Atsuyoshi for the Maruki Company
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Fascinating Japanese Bronze Okimono "Toad Catcher" by Atsuyoshi for the Maruki Company

1900 - 1920
Description

As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this fantastic quality Meiji Period 1868-1912 , bronze Okimono by the well recorded artist Atsuyoshi working for the highly acclaimed Maruki company , the artist has captured a magical study of a Toad catcher carrying a huge and completely out of scale Toad that is tethered to his back , he is startled by a Sand Lizard and looses his Sandal in the process of jumping out of the way , the movement and attention to detail are so well captured , and as with many Japanese Okimono , with such great humour , Maruki company Okimono tend to stand out in terms of weight , quality and fineness of casting , this one certainly does not disappoint and is instantly recognisable to the trained Eye , artist signed by Atsuyoshi in an oval reserve above the Maruki company seal , a great addition to your Okimono or Japanese works of art collection .

Provenance :

Private UK collection .

Condition report :

Good condition with minimal age related wear .

Approximate Sizes :

Height : 14.25" 36 cm

Width : 6.0" 15 cm

Depth : 7.0" 18 cm

Weight : 5.6kg 5600 gms

Free worldwide delivery and a certificate of authenticity are included within the price of this item .

Physical Dimensions
Height
36cm (14.17")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Declaration

Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art has dated this piece to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA653549
Dealers Notes

Available during usual business hours 7 days a week by prior appointment only.

Available out of hours for general enquiries : sales@stagsheadantiques.com or steve@steveslyjapaneseart.com

Tel 07774-635918

Description
As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this fantastic quality Meiji Period 1868-1912 , bronze Okimono by the well recorded artist Atsuyoshi working for the highly acclaimed Maruki company , the artist has captured a magical study of a Toad catcher carrying a huge and completely out of scale Toad that is tethered to his back , he is startled by a Sand Lizard and looses his Sandal in the process of jumping out of the way , the movement and attention to detail are so well captured , and as with many Japanese Okimono , with such great humour , Maruki company Okimono tend to stand out in terms of weight , quality and fineness of casting , this one certainly does not disappoint and is instantly recognisable to the trained Eye , artist signed by Atsuyoshi in an oval reserve above the Maruki company seal , a great addition to your Okimono or Japanese works of art collection .
fig 1. FASCINATING JAPANESE BRONZE OKIMONO
fig 1. Fascinating Japanese Bronze Okimono "Toad Catcher" by Atsuyoshi for the Maruki Company

Provenance :

Private UK collection .

Condition report :

Good condition with minimal age related wear .

Approximate Sizes :

Height : 14.25" 36 cm

Width : 6.0" 15 cm

Depth : 7.0" 18 cm

Weight : 5.6kg 5600 gms

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Free worldwide delivery and a certificate of authenticity are included within the price of this item.
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art

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Height
36cm (14.17")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Date of Manufacture

Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art has dated this piece to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA653549
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2012

Specialists in japanese works of art from the meiji period 1868-1912

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art Profile Page

Trade Associations

Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art is a registered member of BADA 

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Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art

Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
Telephone 07774 635918
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Stags Head Antiques Ltd
Bournemouth
Dorset
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/stagshead
Verified Since Jan 2012
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Items Sold 1,666
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
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FASCINATING JAPANESE BRONZE OKIMONO "TOAD CATCHER" BY ATSUYOSHI FOR THE MARUKI COMPANY
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • SizeH 36 cm (14 in) x W 15 cm (6 in) x D 18 cm (7 in)
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