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112 - A Japanese brown patinated and gilded bronze figure of a woodworker, in Miyao style, Meiji period, h...

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A Japanese brown patinated and gilded bronze figure of a woodworker, in Miyao style, Meiji period, his tobacco pouch signed Da Nihon..(?), on a gilt lacquered wood stand, 27.5cm high

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Occasional minor casting imperfections, slight wear to the gilding on the bronze. The figure is lacking a chisel or other tool from his right hand. The base is lacking a small section with a vacant screw hole present, slight wear to the gilt lacquer decoration on the stand, otherwise in good condition.

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Auction Date:

14th Mar 23 at 9:30am GMT