Japanese Works of Art - 27th July 2021
Lot 352
A JAPANESE BRONZE OKIMONO OF A DOVE ON A ROOF TILE
Estimate £150 - £250 | Hammer £250
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Description
A JAPANESE BRONZE OKIMONO OF A DOVE ON A ROOF TILE
MEIJI PERIOD, 19TH CENTURY
The bird perched on an oni-gawara, a traditional roof tile of cylindrical shape with a demon-shaped finial, the grimacing figure with sharp fangs and short horns, the back with ivy leaves and tendrils and with mitsudomoe comma-like swirl symbols to the side, 14.3cm.