Description: Exceptional Japanese Meiji (late 19thC) bronze okimono of the Shogun’s Horse by the Maruki Company. Beautifully cast, the stallion is depicted standing four square with its head slightly uplifted. It’s tack is realistically modelled and embellished with the Tokugawa mon on the saddle flap (commonly referred to as the triple hollyhock), a seal mark underneath reading Maruki sachu seisaku (manufactured by the Maruki Company). Measure 36cm long x 27cm high x 12cm wide, weight 5.05kg. Wooden stand NOT included. Box was damaged in transit and not included. Excellent original condition. Active during the Meiji Period, the Maruki Company were based in Nihonbashi ward in Tokyo. They are noted for the quality of their okimono and are renowned for producing fine quality bronzes of animals. They exhibited at many Japanese and International exhibitions at the end of the 19th and the beginning of the 20th Century. For similar bronze sold by Bonhams (UK): bonhams.com/auction/28479/lot/224
Price: 1500 GBP
Location: Bath
End Time: 2024-12-21T12:11:06.000Z
Shipping Cost: 122.3 GBP
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Item Specifics
Returns Accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Antique: Yes
Additional Material: Bronze
Original/Repro: Original
Product: Figurine/Statue
Style/Period: Victorian
Age: 1850-1899
Maker: Maruki Company
Weight: 5kg
Country of Origin: Japan
