Japanese Works of Art - 15th November 2022
Lot 92
A SMALL JAPANESE BRONZE OMIKONO OF A BOY BY MIYAO
Estimate £200 - £300 | Hammer £550
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Description
A SMALL JAPANESE BRONZE OMIKONO OF A BOY BY MIYAO
MEIJI ERA, 19TH CENTURY
Realistically cast, the child is depicted standing and holding a triangular flag; he wears ornate garments decorated with butterflies and with details in gilt; signed Miyao zo for Miyao Eisuke of Yokohama (act. late 19th c.) in a rectangular cartouche at the back, attached to a wood stand with gold lacquer decoration, 11.5cm. (2)
Provenance: an Irish private collection, Dublin.
PLEASE NOTE THIS LOT IS TO BE OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE.