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Superb Japanese Meiji (Late 19thc) Bronze (Okimono) of the Shogun’s Horse, Maruki Company
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Superb Japanese Meiji (Late 19thc) Bronze (Okimono) of the Shogun’s Horse, Maruki Company

19th century
Sold 29 June 2026 · Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
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Excellent quality Japanese Meiji (late 19thC/early 20thC) bronze okimono of the Shogun’s horse by the Maruki Company. Finely cast with its mane falling short of a well-detailed saddle, ornamented harness and stirrups, carved with the aoi-mon (hollycock crest) of the Tokugawa Family, signed on the belly with a seal-form square cartouche Maruki shachu sei; with the door of the tomobako storage box (damaged – not supplied) inscribed Rogata chudosei Shogun no shunba (Shogun's steed in lost-wax cast bronze) and signed Zuisho tskuru with a seal Zuishodo sei. 35cm long x 27cm high x 12cm wide, weight 5.3kg.

Lovely original condition with nice patina.

Date of Manufacture

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art has dated this Meiji Bronze Horse Sculpture to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
27cm (10.63")
Width
35cm (13.78")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Reference Numbers
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SA1172175
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AD1485
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Excellent quality Japanese Meiji (late 19thC/early 20thC) bronze okimono of the Shogun’s horse by the Maruki Company. Finely cast with its mane falling short of a well-detailed saddle, ornamented harness and stirrups, carved with the aoi-mon (hollycock crest) of the Tokugawa Family, signed on the belly with a seal-form square cartouche Maruki shachu sei; with the door of the tomobako storage box (damaged – not supplied) inscribed Rogata chudosei Shogun no shunba (Shogun's steed in lost-wax cast bronze) and signed Zuisho tskuru with a seal Zuishodo sei. 35cm long x 27cm high x 12cm wide, weight 5.3kg.

Lovely original condition with nice patina.

Date of Manufacture

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art has dated this Meiji Bronze Horse Sculpture to the 19th Century.

Height
27cm (10.63")
Width
35cm (13.78")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1172175
Dealers Internal Ref
AD1485
Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
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Archive I A dark patinated bronze sculpture of a saddled horse standing alertly in profile. SOLD29 JUN 26

Superb Japanese Meiji (Late 19thc) Bronze (Okimono) of the Shogun’s Horse, Maruki Company

Archive II A dark patinated bronze sculpture of a saddled horse standing alertly in profile. View II
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A dark patinated bronze sculpture of a saddled horse standing alertly in profile.
Superb Japanese Meiji (late 19thC) Bronze (Okimono) of the Shogun’s Horse, Maruki Company
Ref: SA1172175
A dark patinated bronze sculpture of a saddled horse standing alertly in profile.
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  • ObjectSculpture
  • Period19th century
  • StyleMeiji Period
  • MaterialBronze
  • ColourDark Bronze
  • MotifsEquine anatomy, Traditional Japanese saddlery, Detailed musculature
  • SizeH 27 cm (11 in) x W 35 cm (14 in) x D 12 cm (5 in)

FAQs

An okimono is a traditional Japanese decorative statue typically displayed in an alcove, with Meiji period pieces representing a golden era of master metalwork following the opening of Japan to Western trade.

These sculptures were typically cast using the lost-wax technique in high-grade copper alloys or bronze, often featuring hand-finished patination achieved through chemical treatments.

Authentic pieces often feature finely incised artisan signatures, founder seals or company marks, alongside weight, precise anatomical detailing, and stable historical patination without modern casting seams.

Display the sculpture as a focal point on a credenza, mantelpiece, or dedicated display plinth where its metallic texture and silhouette can contrast cleanly against minimalist architecture.

Maintain antique bronze by dusting gently with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and occasionally applying microcrystalline wax to protect the patina, avoiding all water and chemical cleaners.
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