Silvered bronze okimono of a Chin puppy, Japan, Meiji Period.
£8,900.00
A large, and heavy quality Japanese silvered bronze okimono, c. 1890, Meiji Period. Finely modelled as a Japanese Chin puppy, with his paws resting upon a ball.
The playful dog realistically cast, and hand finished with chiselled detail to accentuate its flowing coat. His eyes inlaid in silver, over a shakudo ground.
The bronze ball, picked out in silver, and copper, with geometric motif and various stylised textile designs.
Length – 26.5 cm, 10 1/2”.
Height – 21 cm, 8 1/4”.
Depth – 10.4 cm, 4 1/8”.
Weight – 5,189 grammes.
Condition – Excellent. No damage.
