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Japanese Bronze Group of Mice, Pumpkin and Pomegranate

$8,255.16
£6,179.19
€7,000
CA$11,361.45
A$12,663.52
CHF 6,644.11
MX$154,642.19
NOK 84,128.91
SEK 79,514.62
DKK 53,288.93

About the Item

Polychrome bronze of a group of mice around a pumpkin and a pomegranate. The five mice have a dark brown patina, while the hollowed-out gourd is dark brown and the split pomegranate is dark red. Written in a cartouche on one of the pumpkin slices, "Shôsai Foundry" (???, shôsai-chû). Japan – Meiji era (1868-1912) Height: 6.4 in. (16.3 cm) – width: 7.8 in. (20 cm) – depth: 7.3 in. (18.5 cm)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 6.3 in (16 cm)Width: 7.88 in (20 cm)Depth: 7.29 in (18.5 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1868-1912
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    PARIS, FR
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 2022-10641stDibs: LU8311234268782

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