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28  |   MIYAO EISUKE: A BRONZE ‘SAMURAI’
 CANDLESTICK
 By Miyao Eisuke of Yokohama, signed Miyao with seal Ei
 Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)

 Signed MIYAO on a gilt rectangular reserve with seal Ei. The
 heavily cast, gilt and incised bronze figure stands on its en suite
 lacquered wood stand. The Samurai is dressed in a palatial robe
 with various gilt family crests over a large apron with thick tassels at
 the bottom that looks like a kesho-mawashi, normally worn only by
 sumo wrestlers. A tanto is tucked through his sash as he holds the
 removable blossom-shaped candleholder.
 HEIGHT 30.3 cm (including the stand)
 WEIGHT 1823.7 grams (including the stand)
 Condition: Superb condition with only minor wear and traces of
 use. The stand with some abrasions, minute chipping and age
 cracks. The warrior may have once held something in his proper
 right hand, which is now missing.
 Provenance: From an English private collection.
 Estimate EUR 3.000,-
 Starting price EUR 1.500,-
































                                                                  29  |   MIYAO EISUKE: A PARCEL GILT
                                                                        TWO-COLOR BRONZE OF A TRADESMAN
                                                                  By Miyao Eisuke of Yokohama, signed Miyao tsukuru and sealed Ei
                                                                  Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)

                                                                  The man stands dressed in a short robe with one foot up on a bale
                                                                  of rice-straw which he ties up securely. Original gold lacquered
                                                                  wood base with finely painted foliate scrolls. Signed MIYAO tsukuru
                                                                  twice on his robe and with the neatly incised seal “Ei” on his
                                                                  headband.

                                                                  HEIGHT 13.2 cm (including the original base)
                                                                  WEIGHT 322.8 grams (including the original base)
                                                                  Condition: Superb condition with only minor wear. Fine, unctuous
                                                                  patina.
                                                                  Provenance: From an English private collection.

                                                                  Estimate EUR 1.200,-
                                                                  Starting price EUR 600,-




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