Une grande figure en bronze d'un chasseur et son appeau par Miyao Eisuke de Yokohama Epoque Meiji (1868-1912)

posté debout vêtu d'un kimono et guêtres montantes à motifs de dragon archaïque, roue de la loi, et futatsu tomoe en incrustations d'or ciselé, levant les yeux au ciel et jouant de son appeau, un fusil dans sa main droite, son sabre à la ceinture et un trophé de deux faisans suspendu au côté, sur une base en bois décoré d'oiseau ho-o et karakusa en laque dorée takamakie, signé Miyao

Slight wear to the gilding in areas on the reverse. There are 3 small dents to the barrel of the matchlock gun. A little spot of discoloration (approximately 1mm) to the bronze patina on the top of his head. There are traces of pitting to the wood base, probably the result of the birds catch attached to his waist falling repeatedly on it. The figure bears some dust in areas but is in fine condition overall.
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