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A LARGE MIYAO-STYLE GILT-BRONZE FIGURAL GROUP
By Miyao Koichi, Meiji era (late 19th century)
The dynamic composition cast in multiple sections and assembled as the fabled battle scene
between Benkei and Ushiwakamaru on Gojo Bridge, the warrior monk surprised as he is struck
by the young dandy’s fan, the model finished in varying shades of bronze, gilt and black enamel,
signed Koichi saku, set on a wood base
21 3/4 x 27 3/4 x 17in (55.2 x 70.4 x 43.2cm) including wood stand
$7,000-9,000
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