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Charming Meiji (Early 20thc) Bronze Puppy & Straw Hat, Seiko
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Charming Meiji (Early 20thc) Bronze Puppy & Straw Hat, Seiko

1900 - 1920
Sold 30 June 2025 · Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
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It was listed by Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

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Delightful Meiji (early 20thC) bronze puppy playfully tugging at the ties of a straw hat, its paw resting gently on the inside. Signed Seiko sako on the base. 20cm wide x 12cm deep x 14cm high, 1.55kg.

Perfect condition with superb patina. A masterpiece.

Date of Manufacture

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art has dated this Bronze Puppy Figurine to the 1910s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
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SA1145652
Dealers Internal Reference
AD1141
Description
Delightful Meiji (early 20thC) bronze puppy playfully tugging at the ties of a straw hat, its paw resting gently on the inside. Signed Seiko sako on the base. 20cm wide x 12cm deep x 14cm high, 1.55kg.

Perfect condition with superb patina. A masterpiece.

Date of Manufacture

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art has dated this Bronze Puppy Figurine to the 1910s.

Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1145652
Dealers Internal Ref
AD1141
Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2021
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Archive I A dark brown bronze figurine of a puppy playing with a straw hat. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Charming Meiji (Early 20thc) Bronze Puppy & Straw Hat, Seiko

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Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
Telephone 07975 614592
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Somerset
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/antikdragon
Verified Since Oct 2021
Items For Sale 35
Items Sold 783
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A dark brown bronze figurine of a puppy playing with a straw hat.
Charming Meiji (early 20thC) Bronze Puppy & Straw Hat, Seiko
Ref: SA1145652
A dark brown bronze figurine of a puppy playing with a straw hat.
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  • ObjectSculptures & Figurines
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleMeiji Period
  • MaterialBronze
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsNaturalistic animal portrayal, Textured fur detailing, Incorporated object motif
  • SizeH 14 cm (6 in) x W 20 cm (8 in) x D 12 cm (5 in)

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The Meiji period spans from 1868 to 1912, marking an era of intense modernisation where traditional Japanese metalworkers applied advanced casting techniques to create highly detailed, naturalistic bronze sculptures for global export.

These pieces are typically crafted using traditional lost-wax or sand-casting methods with high-grade copper-alloy bronze, often finished with chemical patination to achieve deep brown or black tones.

Authentic items feature fine, hand-chased surface details, naturalistic anatomical proportions, subtle patination variations, and occasionally artist signatures or foundry marks on the underside.

Display them as focal points on a bookshelf, mantelpiece, or desk to add historical weight, tactile texture, and a sense of curated narrative to contemporary spaces.

Dust gently with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and avoid using chemical cleaners, polishes, or abrasive materials that can strip the historic patina.
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