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A BRONZE FIGURE OF AN ARCHER
Taisho (1912-1868) or Showa (1926-1989) era, early 1900s
Standing with barefoot apart, leaning back with his left arm taut as
he prepares to loose an arrow (missing), his robes decorated with
elaborate crests and wheel symbols, a tanto tucked into his belt at the
front, fixed on a rectangular wood stand, carved and pierced around
the sides with foliate motifs; unsigned. The figure: 25.2cm (9 7/8in)
high; total height: 45.2cm (17 5/8in) including stand.

£2,500 - 3,500
JPY370,000 - 520,000
US$3,300 - 4,600

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A BRONZE FIGURE OF A WARRIOR
Taisho (1912-1868) or Showa (1926-1989) era, early 1900s
Standing in a belligerent pose with feet apart, dressed in full armour
tied in a tassel at the back, carved with elaborate crests, wearing a tall
kabuto (helmet), clutching a weapon (tip lacking), a sword tucked into
his waist, unsigned; fixed on a rectangular wood stand carved and
pierced around the sides with floral motifs. The figure: 21.5cm (8½in)
high; total height: 29.2cm (11½in) including stand.

£1,200 - 1,500
JPY180,000 - 220,000
US$1,600 - 2,000

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