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19 | UNKOKU: AN EXTREMELY RARE
PATINATED OKIMONO GROUP OF
HIMALAYAN BROWN BEARS IN A PILE
By Unkoku, signed Unkoku zo
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)

Naturalistically cast and dark-patinated with eleven brown bears of
different sizes clambering around each other and climbing on top
of a larger bear, their fur patterns finely incised and expressions
lively. Overall a very interesting and amusing composition, with
many small but fine details. The okimono is very rare as these
bears are commonly depicted on their own and not in large groups.
Signed UNKOKU zo to the underside.
HEIGHT 20.5 cm, LENGTH 34 cm
WEIGHT 10.2 kg
Condition: Excellent condition with only few minor traces of wear.
Provenance: British collection.

Estimate EUR 10,000
Starting price EUR 5,000

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