Japanese Works of Art - 20th May 2026

Lot 652

A JAPANESE BRONZE OKIMONO OF GAMA SENNIN

Estimate £2,000 - £3,000 | Hammer £2540

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Description

A JAPANESE BRONZE OKIMONO OF GAMA SENNIN
TAISHŌ/SHŌWA, 20TH CENTURY

The Immortal depicted stepping on a rocky outcrop, smiling while lifting a large frog in his left hand, holding a basket from which another amphibian emerges; both animals with the eyes picked out in gilt; the back of the base with a silver rectangular cartouche inscribed Joun, probably for Ōshima Joun (1858-1940), 23.5cm.