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Pair of Japanese Miyao Bronze + Gilded Sumo Wrestlers, 19th Century

About the Item

A wonderful, fine quality pair of Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912) Miyao tsukuru signed figures of two Sumo wrestlers, each bare chested with kimonos thrown over their shoulders, holding aloft cyclindrical covered censers, one wrestler wearing a 'kesho masashi' (ceremonial apron)the other wrestler holding an over sized tobacco pouch, fitted with a pipe and a netsuke. each signed in a gilt rectangular cartouche 'Miyao tsukuru' set on rectangular wood stands decorated with scrolling vines in gold leaf. AATEY TA 58103.
  • Creator:
    Eisuke Miyao 1 (Sculptor)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 23.63 in (60 cm)Width: 9.06 in (23 cm)Depth: 6.7 in (17 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Patinated
  • Place of Origin:
    Japan
  • Period:
    19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1890
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Brighton, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: SKU000015331stDibs: LU1227230397352
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