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Bronze okimono depicting Fujiwara no Yasumasa signed Miyao

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Patinated and gilded bronze okimono depicting the famous warrior Fujiwara no Yasumasa playing the flute, signed Miyao. The hitatare, moved by the wind, shows patterns of phoenixes and leaves signed Miyao. The wooden base, classic of Miyao's works, is decorated in hiramaki-e gold. Work published in the volume "Selection 2024. Height : 30cm Meiji, c. 1890. Miyao of Yokohama, among the most celebrated manufacturers of the Meiji period, is known for its fine bronzes with brown patinas and gold details. In addition to these, he also made wooden and ivory okimonos in limited quantities, as highlighted in the Second National Industrial Exhibition of 1881.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11.82 in (30 cm)Width: 5.71 in (14.5 cm)Depth: 4.53 in (11.5 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Metalwork
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Meiji late 19th century
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Milano, IT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU9162243584802

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