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A LARGE AND IMPRESSIVE SILVERED BRONZE MODEL OF AN EAGLE, OKIMONO
MEIJI PERIOD, 19 CENTURY
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The raptor realistically cast standing with its wings outstretched and ready to take flight, the beak, claws and pupils picked out in gilt and the eyes in shakudo,
together with a large wood base, signed in a rectangular reserve Hidemitsu / Shuko, 87.5cm wide. (2)
£10,000-15,000
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A PAIR OF LARGE JAPANESE BRONZE SHISHI, OKIMONO
MEIJI PERIOD, 19 OR 20 CENTURY
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The lion dogs depicted seated on their haunches, one with its muzzle open and baring its fangs, both ferocious-looking and with ornate collars
decorated with a large flowerhead and scrolling tendrils, with bells and jewels suspended from them, both signed Shuzan / Hideyama, both 38cm. (2)
£500-1,000
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