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Japanese Tiny bronze frog

$1,317.96

£980.95

€1,100

CA$1,805.27

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CHF 1,048.44

MX$24,433.49

NOK 13,390.19

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Adorable tiny bronze frog in cast bronze with a splendid brownish patina, almost orange, lying on its rear legs, ready to jump. The casting of this bronze was very well conducted, it grants to this sculpture an impressive set of details. Its small nose is represented by two frank points, its eyes are globular and smooth, and its mouth has an expression, almost smiling. Frogs and toads are often seen as the same species in Japan, in folklore it became an animal with several meanings, one of them being that it is an animal attached to its home. It’s the reason why you would sometimes see frog sculpture at the entrance of houses. Japan – Meiji Era (1868-1912) Length: 4,5 cm - Width : 4.5 cm - Height: 2 cm

Dimensions:

Height: 0.79 in (2 cm)Width: 1.78 in (4.5 cm)Depth: 1.78 in (4.5 cm)

Style:

Meiji (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Bronze

Place of Origin:

Japan

Period:

Late 19th Century

Date of Manufacture:

1868-1912

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use.

Seller Location:

PARIS, FR

Reference Number:

Seller: 2024-13261stDibs: LU8311242525072

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