A Meiji period bronze of a seated man smoking
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Description
A Meiji period bronze of a seated man smoking, shown with his pipe in his right hand resting on a rootwood base, wearing workman’s clothing with bare feet, the face expressively carved, signed in a seal ??? Gyoko saku [Made by Gyoko]. Japanese, circa 1880.
Artist:?????? Akasofu Gyoko, a member of the Tokyo Chukinkai ????? (Tokyo Cast Metalworkers’ Association), active in the second half of the Meiji Period. -
More Information
Origin: Japan Period: 19th Century Materials: Bronze Condition: Good. Creation Date: Circa 1880 Styles / Movements: Asian, Traditional Incollect Reference #: 697651 -
Dimensions
W. 14 in; H. 12.5 in; D. 9 in; W. 35.56 cm; H. 31.75 cm; D. 22.86 cm;
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