It was listed by Philip Carrol Antiques. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.
Philip Carrol Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
The details of the elephants skin, and tigers stripes finely rendered, and all the animals furnished with glass eyes.
Set upon the original hard wood stand.
Signed Omori Misumoto Saku, within a rectangular cartouche, to the base.
This is a particulary finely observed and worked example of one of the most popular subjects in Japanese sculptural art.
Height including stand – 68.6 cm, 27”.
Height of okimono – 50 cm, 19 5/8”.
Width of okimono – 39.5 cm, 15 1/2”.
Condition: Excellent. No damage. No repair.
Philip Carrol Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
Philip carrol antiques was established in 1983
You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Philip Carrol Antiques Profile Page
Philip Carrol Antiques is a registered member of BADA
Japanese Bronze Okimono, Mitsumoto Saku, Meiji Period.
