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Meiji Period Bronze of a Boy Carrying Twigs

About the Item

A Meiji period bronze of a boy carrying twigs, they are strapped onto his back on a carrying frame and he carries a gourd water bottle in his right hand, signed in a seal. Japanese, circa 1800.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 14 in (35.56 cm)Width: 0.1 in (2.54 mm)Depth: 0.1 in (2.54 mm)
  • Style:
    Meiji (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1880
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Lymington, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU973028380442
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