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A BRONZE FIGURE OF GAMA SENNIN
Meiji era 1868-1912
The grizzled figure seated on a rocky
promontory holding a toad in his left hand
with another posed atop his head as others
clamber up the stone surface to join him, the
base embellished with 12 stylized mask-form
bosses, the underside signed Suiun iru (Cast
by Suiun)
10in (25.5cm) high

$2,500 - 3,500

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A CAST BRONZE FIGURE OF A SEATED
KANNON
Meiji (1868-1912) or Taisho (1912-1926)
era, early 20th century
The contemplative hollow-cast figure seated
in the rajalilasana (royal ease) posture with
the robe falling open exposing an elaborate
necklace and pendant earrings framing the
downcast head adorned with a high chignon
draped with a hooded cape
17 1/2in (44.4cm) high

$5,000 - 7,000

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