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Charming Japanese Meiji (Early 20thc) Small Bronze Turtle, Bishin
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Charming Japanese Meiji (Early 20thc) Small Bronze Turtle, Bishin

1900 - 1920
Sold 1 November 2025 · Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
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Superb Japanese Meiji (early 20thC) small bronze turtle crafted by the renowned metalworker Bishin. Signed on the bottom. 12.5cm long x 7cm wide x 4.5cm high, weight ca. 350g.

Excellent condition and patina.

Date of Manufacture

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art has dated this Antique Bronze Turtle Sculpture to the 1910s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
4.5cm (1.77")
Width
12.5cm (4.92")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1175466
Dealers Internal Reference
AD1341
Description
Superb Japanese Meiji (early 20thC) small bronze turtle crafted by the renowned metalworker Bishin. Signed on the bottom. 12.5cm long x 7cm wide x 4.5cm high, weight ca. 350g.

Excellent condition and patina.

Date of Manufacture

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art has dated this Antique Bronze Turtle Sculpture to the 1910s.

Height
4.5cm (1.77")
Width
12.5cm (4.92")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1175466
Dealers Internal Ref
AD1341
Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2021
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A dark brown bronze turtle figurine with detailed scale patterns on its shell and limbs, shown against a neutral background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A dark brown bronze turtle figurine with detailed scale patterns on its shell and limbs, shown against a neutral background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Charming Japanese Meiji (Early 20thc) Small Bronze Turtle, Bishin

Archive II A dark brown bronze turtle figurine with detailed scale patterns on its shell and limbs, shown against a neutral background. View II
Archive III A dark brown bronze turtle figurine with detailed scale patterns on its shell and limbs, shown against a neutral background. View III
Archive IV A dark brown bronze turtle figurine with detailed scale patterns on its shell and limbs, shown against a neutral background. View IV
Archive V A dark brown bronze turtle figurine with detailed scale patterns on its shell and limbs, shown against a neutral background. View V
Archive VI A dark brown bronze turtle figurine with detailed scale patterns on its shell and limbs, shown against a neutral background. View VI
Archive VII A dark brown bronze turtle figurine with detailed scale patterns on its shell and limbs, shown against a neutral background. View VII
Archive VIII A dark brown bronze turtle figurine with detailed scale patterns on its shell and limbs, shown against a neutral background. View VIII
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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
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Items Sold 783
Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
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A dark brown bronze turtle figurine with detailed scale patterns on its shell and limbs, shown against a neutral background.
Charming Japanese Meiji (early 20thC) Small Bronze Turtle, Bishin
Ref: SA1175466
A dark brown bronze turtle figurine with detailed scale patterns on its shell and limbs, shown against a neutral background.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectSculptures & Figurines
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleJapanese Meiji
  • MaterialBronze
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsNaturalistic texture, Detailed carapace scales, Articulated claws
  • SizeH 4.5 cm (2 in) x W 12.5 cm (5 in) x D 7 cm (3 in)

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The Meiji period (18681912) marked a golden age of Japanese metalwork, transitioning from samurai armour to intricate, highly realistic decorative sculptures made possible by advanced lost-wax casting techniques.

These pieces were typically crafted using traditional lost-wax casting (cire perdue) with copper-alloy compositions, often finished with chemical patination to achieve deep, rich brown and green tones.

Authentic pieces often feature fine, hand-chased surface details, naturalistic weight, consistent patination showing age-related wear, and occasionally artist signatures or foundry marks on the underside.

These small sculptures add character and historical depth when placed on bookshelves, desks, or mantelpieces, contrasting effectively against contemporary minimalist furniture.

Preserve the historical patina by dusting gently with a soft, dry cloth; avoid using chemical polishes, abrasives, or water, which can strip the protective oxidisation layer.
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