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Rare Japanese Antique (Meiji/taisho) Bronze Monkey Paperweight, Izumi Seijo
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Rare Japanese Antique (Meiji/taisho) Bronze Monkey Paperweight, Izumi Seijo

1900 - 1920
Sold 7 August 2025 · Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
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Unusual Japanese antique (Meji/Taisho) ‘Art Deco’ bronze monkey paperweight by Izumi Seijo (1865-1937). Seal and signature on the base. 4.1cm wide x 7cm deep x 6cm high, weight 295g.

Izumi Seijo was a highly skilled bronze caster working in Tokyo during the late Meiji/Taisho eras,. Examples of his sculpture are housed in the Japanese Imperial Collections, the Tokyo University of Fine Arts and the Ashmolean Museum (Oxford, UK), among other notable collections.

Superb condition. A little gem.

Date of Manufacture

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art has dated this Bronze Monkey Paperweight to the 1920s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
6cm (2.36")
Width
4.1cm (1.61")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Reference Numbers
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SA1157341
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AD1178
Description
Unusual Japanese antique (Meji/Taisho) ‘Art Deco’ bronze monkey paperweight by Izumi Seijo (1865-1937). Seal and signature on the base. 4.1cm wide x 7cm deep x 6cm high, weight 295g.

Izumi Seijo was a highly skilled bronze caster working in Tokyo during the late Meiji/Taisho eras,.

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Examples of his sculpture are housed in the Japanese Imperial Collections, the Tokyo University of Fine Arts and the Ashmolean Museum (Oxford, UK), among other notable collections.
Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art

Superb condition. A little gem.

Date of Manufacture

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art has dated this Bronze Monkey Paperweight to the 1920s.

Height
6cm (2.36")
Width
4.1cm (1.61")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Reference Numbers
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SA1157341
Dealers Internal Ref
AD1178
Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
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A close-up studio shot of a dark brown bronze monkey paperweight showing detailed facial features and textured fur. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A close-up studio shot of a dark brown bronze monkey paperweight showing detailed facial features and textured fur. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Rare Japanese Antique (Meiji/taisho) Bronze Monkey Paperweight, Izumi Seijo

Archive II A close-up studio shot of a dark brown bronze monkey paperweight showing detailed facial features and textured fur. View II
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A close-up studio shot of a dark brown bronze monkey paperweight showing detailed facial features and textured fur.
Rare Japanese Antique (Meiji/Taisho) Bronze Monkey Paperweight, Izumi Seijo
Ref: SA1157341
A close-up studio shot of a dark brown bronze monkey paperweight showing detailed facial features and textured fur.
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  • ObjectDesk Accessories
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleJapanese Traditional
  • MaterialBronze
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsTextured fur finish, Naturalistic animal form, Hand-chased detailing
  • SizeH 6 cm (2 in) x W 4.1 cm (2 in) x D 7 cm (3 in)

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The Meiji and Taisho periods marked a golden age for Japanese metalwork, during which traditional samurai sword-fitting artisans transitioned to creating intricate bronze and mixed-metal sculptures for both domestic and international markets.

These pieces were typically cast using the traditional lost-wax method or investment casting, employing custom copper-tin-zinc alloy formulations that developed distinct patinas over decades of handling and exposure.

Authentic items often feature hand-chased surface details, natural patination resulting from age and oxidisation, and occasionally foundry marks or artist signatures stamped or cast into the base.

An antique bronze can be placed on a stack of art books on a coffee table or used as a functional desk accent to introduce a sense of history, texture, and refined craftsmanship to a modern space.

Maintain antique bronze by dusting gently with a soft, dry cloth and avoiding all chemical cleaners, polishes, or abrasive materials to preserve the natural historical patina.
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