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Japanese Bronze Group of Mice, Pumpkin and Pomegranate

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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:
Bronze
Place of Origin:
Japan
Period:
Late 19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1868-1912
Condition:
Seller Location:
PARIS, FR
Reference Number:
Seller: 2022-10641stDibs: LU8311234268782

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