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380
A BRONZE OKIMONO OF A MACAQUE
By Koyosai Shobei, Meiji era (1868-1912),
late 19th/early 20th century
Naturalistically cast seated with its legs
crossed and head turned to the right, one
hand clutching a detachable stalk of lotus
which it eyes with curiosity; signed on the
base with archaic characters Koyosai Shobei
chu. 24.2cm x 22.5cm (9½in x 8 7/8in). (2).

£2,000 - 3,000
JPY280,000 - 410,000
US$2,500 - 3,700

381
A GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OKIMONO
OF A WILD TURKEY
380 By Yoshitani, Meiji era (1868-1912),
late 19th/early 20th century
Elegantly strutting with its head raised and
tail erect, the plumage partially gilded and its
caruncles, wattles and snood patinated red;
signed beneath its tail Yoshitani within an oval
reserve; fixed to a wood stand.
19cm x 15.6cm (7½in x 6 1/8in).

£1,500 - 2,000
JPY210,000 - 280,000
US$1,900 - 2,500

381 For details of the charges payable in addition to the final Hammer Price of each Lot
232 | BONHAMS please refer to paragraphs 7 & 8 of the Notice to Bidders at the back of the catalogue.