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BRONZE WARRIORS AND OTHER FIGURES
Various Properties
(Lots 166-177)
166 *
THREE PARTIALLY-GILT BRONZE FIGURES OF WARRIORS
Style of Miyao Eisuke of Yokohama, Meiji era (1868-1912),
late 19th/early 20th century
Comprising two archers, the first half-kneeling, leaning back with his
left arm taut as he prepares to loose an arrow (lacking), a short sword
tucked into his waist, signed Yoshiharu within a rectangular reserve,
31cm (12 1/16in) high; the second standing in a belligerent pose
with feet apart, taking aim with a bow and arrow (detachable), fixed
on a wood stand, signed on the reverse Yoshimitsu, 35cm (13¾in)
high; the third a warrior dressed in full armour, tied in a tassel at the
back, carved with elaborate crests surrounded by clouds, wearing
a kabuto (helmet), brandishing a three-pronged naginata (spear),
a tachi (long sword) and tanto tucked into his waist, signed on the
reverse Yoshimitsu, fixed on a wood stand, 33cm (13in) high. (10).

£4,000 - 6,000
JPY580,000 - 870,000
US$5,200 - 7,800

167
A PAIR OF GILT-BRONZE FIGURES HOLDING BELLS
Taisho (1912-1868) or Showa (1926-1989) era, early 20th century
Cast in the style of Miyao Eisuke, each comprising a warrior standing
with bare feet apart and holding aloft in one hand a large detachable
temple bell, the figure’s robes tied at the waist with an elaborate belt 168
and decorated with scattered formal medallions, each unsigned; each
fixed to an integral rectangular wood stand, supported on four cabriole
legs, carved and pierced around the sides with floral motifs.
Each including bell approx. 66cm (26in) high overall. (4).

£4,000 - 6,000
JPY580,000 - 870,000
US$5,200 - 7,800

168
A BRONZE FIGURE OF A WARRIOR
Taisho (1912-1868) or Showa (1926-1989) era, early 20th century
Standing in a belligerent pose with feet apart, dressed in full armour,
carved with elaborate crests of rokumaizasa (six bamboo leaves) and
wheel symbols with clouds, wearing a kabuto (helmet), brandishing a
naginata (spear), a fur-covered tachi (slung sword) suspended from his
waist and a tanto (dagger) tucked into his belt at the front, fixed on an
unrelated rectangular plain wood stand; unsigned. The figure: 26.5cm
(10¼in) high; total height: 37.5cm (14¾in) including stand. (2).

£1,000 - 1,500
JPY150,000 - 220,000
US$1,300 - 2,000

169
A BRONZE FIGURE OF A WARRIOR
Taisho (1912-1868) or Showa (1926-1989) era, early 20th century
Dressed in full armour, wearing an eboshi (cap) and standing on one leg,
running in pursuit with both hands raised above his head clutching a
weapon (missing), affixed to an integral rectangular wood stand, carved
and pierced around the sides with stylised flowers among karakusa
(‘Chinese grasses’); unsigned. 30.5cm (12in) high including stand.
£800 - 1,200
JPY120,000 - 170,000
US$1,000 - 1,600 169

For details of the charges payable in addition to the final Hammer Price of each Lot
please refer to paragraphs 7 & 8 of the Notice to Bidders at the back of the catalogue. FINE JAPANESE ART | 105