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'Okimono' figure of a woodsman and child on a log
DECORATIVE ARTS
sculpture
Seiya, Genryusai
Asia: Japan
1890-1899
bronze; wood
overall: 430 mm

Bronze sculpture (decorative 'Okimono' object) of a Japanese man and boy seated on a log. The young boy plays with a small animal whilst the father pats his back and holds a pipe in his right hand. Seal mark to the side. Naturalistic hardwood base with carved lotus.

1999.829