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THREE BRONZE ANIMALS THREE BRONZE OKIMONO
Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th/early 20th century Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th/early 20th century
Comprising a prowling lion, signed on its belly Seiya in hiragana, 12.5cm Comprising a candlestick in the form of a crane standing atop two
x 22cm (4 7/8in x 8 5/8in); the second a striding elephant, signed turtles and holding a stalk of lotus flower in its beak, unsigned, 33cm
beneath one foot Masamitsu within a rectangular reserve, 12cm x 20cm (13in) high; the second a goose, signed on its tail Chikayoshi within
(4¾in x 7 7/8in); the last the smaller elephant, signed on its belly Kindo a rectangular reserve, 8cm x 16cm (3 1/8in x 6¼in); the third Kinko
within an oval reserve, Sennin seated astride a giant carp, signed on the underside
9.5cm x 17.5cm (3¾in x 6 7/8in). (3). Seimin chu, 10.5cm x 14.5cm (4 1/8in x 5¾in). (3).

£800 - 1,200 £800 - 1,200
JPY120,000 - 180,000 JPY120,000 - 180,000
US$1,100 - 1,700 US$1,100 - 1,700

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230 | BONHAMS please refer to paragraphs 7 & 8 of the Notice to Bidders at the back of the catalogue.