How do I identify a Meiji period bronze?

Meiji period bronzes originate from Japan between eighteen sixty-eight and nineteen twelve, often displaying naturalistic animals, expressive demon figures, or human subjects engaged in daily tasks. Many of these Japanese sculptures carry artist signatures or studio marks on the underside or base, reflecting a high level of detail in feathers, fur, and garments.

What is the difference between a temple lion and an okimono?

Temple lions are heavy ritual guardian figures cast in pairs to protect sacred spaces, featuring fierce expressions and stylized manes. Okimono are smaller decorative items made for display inside a home. Temple lions command significant space and weight, while okimono focus on narrative scenes of animals or people.

How should I clean a dark bronze statue?

Dust the surface gently with a soft dry brush to prevent accumulation in recessed crevices. Avoid applying water, oils, or commercial metal polishes, which can strip the original dark patination. Maintaining a stable indoor humidity prevents chemical reactions on the alloy surface over time.

Are these Buddhist figures meant for worship?

Many figures such as the Buddha, Tara, and Avalokiteshvara served as objects of devotion in Himalayan, Southeast Asian, and East Asian shrines. Over generations, these pieces transitioned into objects of artistic and historical appreciation. The specific mudra hand gestures and lotus bases indicate their original religious context.

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A dark bronze asian statue brings centuries of ritual belief and animal observation into a room through cast metal.

A Fine Early Bronze Crowned Buddha Figure with Original Old Patination, Ayutthaya Period (1350-1767)

18th century

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A Fine Early Bronze Crowned Buddha Figure with Original Old Patination, Ayutthaya Period (1350-1767)

From Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland

£1,450

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Chinese Bronze Statue of Immortal Liu Haichan, C1700

18th century

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Chinese Bronze Statue of Immortal Liu Haichan, C1700

From Curious Antiques

£325

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Burmese or Thai Bronze Buddha in Bhumisparsha Mudra, Circa 1800

18th century

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Burmese or Thai Bronze Buddha in Bhumisparsha Mudra, Circa 1800

From Hand of Glory

£695

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Antique Bronze Buddha Statue Guanyin Kwan Yin Bodhisattva of Compassion Sculpture

1920 - 1940

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Antique Bronze Buddha Statue Guanyin Kwan Yin Bodhisattva of Compassion Sculpture

From Canonbury Antiques

£1,150

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1900 - 1920

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Late Meiji Period Bronze Oni Demon

From Cella

£695

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A Large Meiji Period Bronze Figure of a Crouching Lion Signed Seiunsai Miyamoto Sei

19th century

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A Large Meiji Period Bronze Figure of a Crouching Lion Signed Seiunsai Miyamoto Sei

From Sandbanks Antiques

£4,950

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1900 - 1920

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Pair of Large Bronze Temple Lions

From Collinge Antiques

£1,495

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Superb Chinese Antique (Early 20thc) Bronze of a Scholar

1900 - 1920

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Superb Chinese Antique (Early 20thc) Bronze of a Scholar

From Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art

£195

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A Pair of Huge Scale Japanese Bronze Geese

1900 - 1920

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A Pair of Huge Scale Japanese Bronze Geese

From Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art

£24,000

3+ MONTHS AGO

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19th century

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A Large Antique Bronze Mandalay Burmese Seated Buddha Circa 19th Century

From Bushells Antiques

£2,750

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Listings feature bronzes spanning the eighteenth, nineteenth, and twentieth centuries, including Meiji period Japanese works and Qing dynasty Chinese sculptures.