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A BRONZE FIGURE OF A BIJIN PLAYING A SHAMISEN
By Takaaki, Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th/early 20th century
Clad in a simple kimono, adjusting her coiffure and walking with a shamisen and
bachi (plectrum) in her left hand; signed on the base Takaaki within a round seal
on the base. 38.5cm (15 1/8in) high.

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

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TWO BRONZE FIGURE OKIMONO
Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th/early 20th century
The first a young boy affixed to a burlwood base, carrying over his shoulder a
basket containing eels, one escaping, unsigned, 19cm x 12.5cm (7½in x 4 7/8in);
the second Urashima Taro borne across turbulent waters on the back of a giant
turtle, carrying under one arm the tamatebako (treasure casket), signed on the side
in tensho script characters (unread) within an oval reserve, 11cm x 23.5cm x 16cm
(4 3/8in x 9¼in x 6¼in). (2).

£1,200 - 1,800
JPY180,000 - 270,000
US$1,700 - 2,500

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A BRONZE FIGURE OF YOUNG PEASANT GIRL
By Masanobu, Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th/early 20th century
Walking barefoot, dressed in a simple kimono, her hair covered in a headscarf,
carrying a large pierced woven basket over her shoulder; signed on the base on
the reverse Masanobu within an oval reserve.
29cm (11 3/8in) high.

£800 - 1,200
JPY120,000 - 180,000
US$1,100 - 1,700 448

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