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15 | A RARE PARCEL-GILT
SARUMAWASHI AND MONKEY BRONZE,
ATTRIBUTED TO MIYAO EISUKE
Attributed to Miyao Eisuke of Yokohama, unsigned
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)

The kneeling man dressed in typical clothes and cap, pulling on the
(original!) restraining cord as his simian companion dances at his
feet. The parcel-gilt, multi-colored bronze is finely engraved and
incised. Note the separately cast monkey’s dense fur as well as the
monkey trainer’s thick eyebrows and various garment patterns.

If it were not for the missing signature, this author would be
absolutely certain that the present statue is by Miyao Eisuke
himself, no less, as the quality of workmanship overall does not
permit any other conclusion. The subject is very rare for the artist.
HEIGHT 15.8 cm
WEIGHT 2,014 g

Condition: Excellent condition with minor wear, few tiny nicks and
scratches. Beautiful patina. The monkey is loosely attached to the
sarumawashi with a small rod (original).
Provenance: English private collection.
Estimate EUR 4,000
Starting price EUR 2,000

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