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Meiji Period Bronze Figure

Japanese Bronze Figure by Miyao Eisuke, Meiji Period
Japanese Bronze Figure by Miyao Eisuke, Meiji Period

Japanese Bronze Figure by Miyao Eisuke, Meiji Period

By Eisuke Miyao 1

Located in Newark, England

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING A FINELY DETAILED JAPANESE BRONZE FIGURE BY MIYAO EISUKE, MEIJI PERIOD, CIRCA 1890.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

A Pair of Patinated Bronze Meiji Period Figural Tall Vases
A Pair of Patinated Bronze Meiji Period Figural Tall Vases

A Pair of Patinated Bronze Meiji Period Figural Tall Vases

Located in Lambertville, NJ

A Pair of patinated bronze figurative tall Meiji Period garniture vases, the original bark brown patination with very detailed surface and handles. 19 inches tall

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Antique 1870s Japanese Meiji Metalwork

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Bronze

Takamura Kōun Japanese Part-Gilt Bronze Figure of Kannon, Meiji Period
Takamura Kōun Japanese Part-Gilt Bronze Figure of Kannon, Meiji Period

Takamura Kōun Japanese Part-Gilt Bronze Figure of Kannon, Meiji Period

Located in Nottingham, GB

A refined and highly collectible example of Japanese figural bronze work from an important period in the development of modern Japanese sculpture.

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Antique Late 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Meiji Period Mixed Metal & Bronze Vase With Figural Elements c1910
Japanese Meiji Period Mixed Metal & Bronze Vase With Figural Elements c1910

Japanese Meiji Period Mixed Metal & Bronze Vase With Figural Elements c1910

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Japanese vase from the Meiji Period, circa 1910, crafted from bronze with intricate mixed metal applications.

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Early 20th Century Metalwork

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Bronze

Old Wooden Netsuke 19/20th C Japanese Japan Figural Figure Meiji Period
Old Wooden Netsuke 19/20th C Japanese Japan Figural Figure Meiji Period

Old Wooden Netsuke 19/20th C Japanese Japan Figural Figure Meiji Period

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Lovely and very detailed piece. Unsigned. Japan 19th or 20th century. Weight: 25 grams Provenance: Collected in the 1980's. From the collection of Clemens Merkelbach van Enkhuizen,...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

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Metal, Bronze

Japanese Meiji Period Cast Bronze Okimono of a Seated Monkey
Japanese Meiji Period Cast Bronze Okimono of a Seated Monkey

Japanese Meiji Period Cast Bronze Okimono of a Seated Monkey

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Japanese, Meiji period cast bronze figure of a seated monkey.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Large Japanese Bronze of Young Girl and a Dog
Large Japanese Bronze of Young Girl and a Dog

Large Japanese Bronze of Young Girl and a Dog

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912) bronze figure of a young girl playing with a dog.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

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Japanese Bronze Meiji Period Figural Letter Opener
Japanese Bronze Meiji Period Figural Letter Opener

Japanese Bronze Meiji Period Figural Letter Opener

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H 9.75 in W 1.5 in D 0.5 in

Japanese Bronze Meiji Period Figural Letter Opener

Located in Papaikou, HI

This charming letter opener has a 3 dimensional figural frog stalking an insect sitting on a lily pad. The moment of anticipation, frozen in time. It's a beautiful representation of ...

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Vintage 1910s Japanese Meiji Letter Openers

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Bronze

Buddha - A very large bronze figure of Sho Kannon. Japan, Meiji period 1868-1912
Buddha - A very large bronze figure of Sho Kannon. Japan, Meiji period 1868-1912

Buddha - A very large bronze figure of Sho Kannon. Japan, Meiji period 1868-1912

By Artisan-Craftsmen, Inc.

Located in TOULON, FR

Standing on a double lotus above an octagonal pedestal, holding a lotus bud and leaf in the left hand, the right hand hangs down in varadamudra, the shawl covers the shoulders and cr...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Momotarō Folktale Bronze Monkey Sculpture on Base, 1960s
Japanese Momotarō Folktale Bronze Monkey Sculpture on Base, 1960s

Japanese Momotarō Folktale Bronze Monkey Sculpture on Base, 1960s

Located in San Francisco, CA

A delightful 1960s Meiji period-style Japanese cast bronze monkey figure on lacquered wood base, inspired by the popular ancient Muromachi/Edo period folktale of Momotaro (“Peach Boy...

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Bronze and Iron Cast Priest, Japan circa 1900
Bronze and Iron Cast Priest, Japan circa 1900

Bronze and Iron Cast Priest, Japan circa 1900

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H 10.5 in W 5 in D 4 in

Bronze and Iron Cast Priest, Japan circa 1900

Located in Lake Forest, IL

A fine Meiji Period Japanese Bronze and Iron cast figure of a Priest circa 1900

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Early 20th Century Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze, Iron

Pair Meiji Period Bronze Figural Hiking Family Sculpture Incredible Detail Stand
Pair Meiji Period Bronze Figural Hiking Family Sculpture Incredible Detail Stand

Pair Meiji Period Bronze Figural Hiking Family Sculpture Incredible Detail Stand

Located in Ann Arbor, MI

Pair Meiji Period bronze figural hiking family sculptures with incredible detail on the sculptures and on the stand.

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

A Fine Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Figure of a Crouching Tiger By Hideyoshi
A Fine Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Figure of a Crouching Tiger By Hideyoshi

A Fine Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Figure of a Crouching Tiger By Hideyoshi

By Hideyoshi Seizo

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

The finely sculpted & patinated figure of crouching tiger exhibiting finely executed proportions and demonstrating learned attention to naturalistic form, well defined musculature & ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Gilt Bronze Figure, Meiji Period
Japanese Gilt Bronze Figure, Meiji Period

Japanese Gilt Bronze Figure, Meiji Period

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H 13 in W 8.27 in D 5.91 in

Japanese Gilt Bronze Figure, Meiji Period

Located in London, GB

A fine signed Japanese gilt bronze figure, leans on his axe while carrying the basket on his back, signed at the base of the basket.  

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Metalwork

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Bronze

Japanese Patinated Bronze Figural Clock Vase, Meiji Period
Japanese Patinated Bronze Figural Clock Vase, Meiji Period

Japanese Patinated Bronze Figural Clock Vase, Meiji Period

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

A Japanese patinated bronze figural clock vase, Meiji period, in the Japonisme taste.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

Japanese Patinated Bronze Figural Clock Vase, Meiji Period
Japanese Patinated Bronze Figural Clock Vase, Meiji Period

Japanese Patinated Bronze Figural Clock Vase, Meiji Period

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

A Japanese patinated bronze figural clock vase, Meiji period, in the Japonisme taste.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

Japanese Gilt Bronze Figure Holding a Cloisonné Urn, Meiji Period
Japanese Gilt Bronze Figure Holding a Cloisonné Urn, Meiji Period

Japanese Gilt Bronze Figure Holding a Cloisonné Urn, Meiji Period

Located in London, GB

A fine bronze inlaid figure holding a cloisonné gilt bronze mounted urn, on a bronze base with four bracket feet decorated in hiramaki-e.  

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Metalwork

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Bronze

Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Man
Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Man

Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Man

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H 12.6 in W 7.88 in D 5.91 in

Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Man

By Eisuke Miyao 1

Located in Brighton, Sussex

An enchanting 19th century Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912) bronze figure with gilded highlights of a man pouring liquid from one vessel to another.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Large 19c Antique Meiji Period Japanese Camel and Figure Bronze Cloisonne
Large 19c Antique Meiji Period Japanese Camel and Figure Bronze Cloisonne

Large 19c Antique Meiji Period Japanese Camel and Figure Bronze Cloisonne

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Lovely and beautifully made piece Cloisonné is an enamelling technique in which the pattern is formed by wires soldered to the surface of the object to be decorated, which is usual...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

19thC Japanese Meiji Period Gilt Bronze Figure Of A Labourer By Miyao Ei c.1890
19thC Japanese Meiji Period Gilt Bronze Figure Of A Labourer By Miyao Ei c.1890

19thC Japanese Meiji Period Gilt Bronze Figure Of A Labourer By Miyao Ei c.1890

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji period gilt bronze figure of a labourer by the Miyao Eisuke Company of Yokohama.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Other Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Japanese Meiji Period Miyao Bronze Gentlemen with an Umbrella
Japanese Meiji Period Miyao Bronze Gentlemen with an Umbrella

Japanese Meiji Period Miyao Bronze Gentlemen with an Umbrella

By Eisuke Miyao 1

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912) bronze figure of a gentlemen holding an umbrella.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Antique Japanese Carved Bone Lady Gentleman Figural Group Meiji Period 19thCt
Antique Japanese Carved Bone Lady Gentleman Figural Group Meiji Period 19thCt

Antique Japanese Carved Bone Lady Gentleman Figural Group Meiji Period 19thCt

Located in Dublin, Ireland

A Superb Example of a Japanese Carved and Stained Bone Standing Gentleman carrying a child, last quarter of the Nineteenth Century, possibly Meiji Period (1868-1912). Realistically...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Chinese Export Ceramics

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Brass, Bronze

Japanese Bronze and Gilt Bronze Figural Sculpture, Miyao Style
Japanese Bronze and Gilt Bronze Figural Sculpture, Miyao Style

Japanese Bronze and Gilt Bronze Figural Sculpture, Miyao Style

Located in London, GB

A fine Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji period bronze and gilt bronze figural sculpture depicting a seated plank cutter with a boy as a counterbalance; on a press inlaid ogee moulde...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

19th Century Japanese Patinated Bronze Elephant Fighting Tigers, circa 1890
19th Century Japanese Patinated Bronze Elephant Fighting Tigers, circa 1890

19th Century Japanese Patinated Bronze Elephant Fighting Tigers, circa 1890

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique late 19th century Japanese Meiji period very fine bronze figure of an elephant fighting tigers.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

19th Century Japanese Patinated Bronze Model of a Tiger, Morimitsu, circa 1890
19th Century Japanese Patinated Bronze Model of a Tiger, Morimitsu, circa 1890

19th Century Japanese Patinated Bronze Model of a Tiger, Morimitsu, circa 1890

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique late 19th century Japanese Meiji period very fine bronze figure of a tiger.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Meiji Period Bronze Figure of a Noh, With Mask
Meiji Period Bronze Figure of a Noh, With Mask

Meiji Period Bronze Figure of a Noh, With Mask

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Meiji Period Bronze Figure of a Noh, with Mask Japan, circa 1900s A captivating Meiji period bronze figure of a Noh performer adorned with a mask, originating from Japan circa the e...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

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Bronze

Vintage Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Figural Sculpture
Vintage Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Figural Sculpture

Vintage Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Figural Sculpture

Located in Bronx, NY

This Meiji period Japanese work of art is a magnificent patinated bronze sculpture featuring a fierce tiger attacking a water buffalo. Each animal is exceptionally well rendered with...

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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Japanese Bronze Samurai Figure, Meiji Period
Japanese Bronze Samurai Figure, Meiji Period

Japanese Bronze Samurai Figure, Meiji Period

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H 14.97 in W 10.24 in D 6.89 in

Japanese Bronze Samurai Figure, Meiji Period

Located in London, GB

A fine signed Japanese bronze Samurai warrior advancing with a katana, wearing a richly decorated ornate robe, Meiji Period.    

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Metalwork

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Bronze

Antique Japanese Bronze Figural Lamp Sculpture Meiji Period
Antique Japanese Bronze Figural Lamp Sculpture Meiji Period

Antique Japanese Bronze Figural Lamp Sculpture Meiji Period

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Beautifully cast patinated bronze sculpture from the finest Tokyo school of a young maiden with peony floral top. The peony with a single socket for light. Signed at base circa 1910....

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Pair Japanese Cloisonne Urns in Bronze Figural Relief Meiji Period JAPAN
Pair Japanese Cloisonne Urns in Bronze Figural Relief Meiji Period JAPAN

Pair Japanese Cloisonne Urns in Bronze Figural Relief Meiji Period JAPAN

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Vases Pair of Japanese Urns Cloisonne Vases in Bronze, Meiji Era JAPAN Figural panels and relief form decoration. Stamped, signed signature underneath. No additional information is a...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Urns

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Bronze

Japanese Antique Patinated Bronze Figure of a Man from the Meiji Period
Japanese Antique Patinated Bronze Figure of a Man from the Meiji Period

Japanese Antique Patinated Bronze Figure of a Man from the Meiji Period

Located in London, GB

This unique Japanese bronze sculpture depicts an elderly man dressed in the traditional clothing of a Japanese peasant. The old man holds a rod that carries a basket balanced over it...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Large Signed Japanese Parcel Gilt Bronze Figure, Meiji Period
Large Signed Japanese Parcel Gilt Bronze Figure, Meiji Period

Large Signed Japanese Parcel Gilt Bronze Figure, Meiji Period

Located in London, GB

Wearing a jinbaori and an elaborate suji bachi kabuto on his head, leaning forward with a long jumonji yari, signed on a gilt plaque.  

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Metalwork

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Bronze

Charming Japanese bronze figure of a peasant, Meiji Period, Late 19th century
Charming Japanese bronze figure of a peasant, Meiji Period, Late 19th century

Charming Japanese bronze figure of a peasant, Meiji Period, Late 19th century

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Very unique black patinated bronze figure of a resting Asian elder man on separate weathered burl wood base. Figure is dressed in period attire, with elevated hand holding a pipe and...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Metalwork

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Bronze

Japan 1890 Meiji Period Seated Figure of Quan Yin in Enamelled White Porcelain
Japan 1890 Meiji Period Seated Figure of Quan Yin in Enamelled White Porcelain

Japan 1890 Meiji Period Seated Figure of Quan Yin in Enamelled White Porcelain

Located in Miami, FL

A Seated Quan Yin from the Japan Meiji period (1886-1912). Rare and highly detailed sculpture, created in the Imperial Japan, during the Meiji period (1868-1912), circa 1890. This...

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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze, Enamel

Large Japanese Miayo Bronze figure of Benkei holding a bell. 71cm
Large Japanese Miayo Bronze figure of Benkei holding a bell. 71cm

Large Japanese Miayo Bronze figure of Benkei holding a bell. 71cm

By Eisuke Miyao 1

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A large and impressive fine quality Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912) Miyao Bronze figure depicting Benkiei holding a bell above his head, having a wonderful original patination with...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

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