Page 42 - Fine Japanese Art November 29, 2019 Galerie Zacke

28 | MIYAO EISUKE: A BRONZE ‘SAMURAI’
CANDLESTICK
By Miyao Eisuke of Yokohama, signed Miyao with seal Ei
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)

Signed MIYAO on a gilt rectangular reserve with seal Ei. The
heavily cast, gilt and incised bronze figure stands on its en suite
lacquered wood stand. The Samurai is dressed in a palatial robe
with various gilt family crests over a large apron with thick tassels at
the bottom that looks like a kesho-mawashi, normally worn only by
sumo wrestlers. A tanto is tucked through his sash as he holds the
removable blossom-shaped candleholder.
HEIGHT 30.3 cm (including the stand)
WEIGHT 1823.7 grams (including the stand)
Condition: Superb condition with only minor wear and traces of
use. The stand with some abrasions, minute chipping and age
cracks. The warrior may have once held something in his proper
right hand, which is now missing.
Provenance: From an English private collection.
Estimate EUR 3.000,-
Starting price EUR 1.500,-

29 | MIYAO EISUKE: A PARCEL GILT
TWO-COLOR BRONZE OF A TRADESMAN
By Miyao Eisuke of Yokohama, signed Miyao tsukuru and sealed Ei
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)

The man stands dressed in a short robe with one foot up on a bale
of rice-straw which he ties up securely. Original gold lacquered
wood base with finely painted foliate scrolls. Signed MIYAO tsukuru
twice on his robe and with the neatly incised seal “Ei” on his
headband.

HEIGHT 13.2 cm (including the original base)
WEIGHT 322.8 grams (including the original base)
Condition: Superb condition with only minor wear. Fine, unctuous
patina.
Provenance: From an English private collection.

Estimate EUR 1.200,-
Starting price EUR 600,-

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