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THB19th C. Japanese Bronze Demon Oni & Dragon Attrb. Miyao
Lot 77
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Artemis Fine Arts
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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Explore a world of classical antiquities and ethnographic masterpieces, with treasures from every corner of the globe. Discover Egyptian relics, Greek and Roman artifacts, Etruscan elegance, Near Eastern wonders, and Asian heritage. Marvel at Pre-Columbian marvels, Native American artistry, African tribal expressions, and Oceanic cultural gems. Spanish Colonial legacies, Russian craftsmanship, and a spectrum of fine and visual arts await, offering a captivating journey through history and artistry, connecting cultures across time. Artemis Fine Arts info@artemisgallery.com
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East Asia, Japan, Late Meiji era, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A stunning cast bronze and gilt statue of an Oni demon standing upon a wooden pedestal, with a sinuous dragon wrapped around his torso, its head resting on his shoulder like a minion. The Oni wears a fundoshi over short pants made from tiger skins, with their mouths forming his pant leg holes. A pair of petite horns adorn his head, and sharp fangs are visible in his open mouth. The surface texture and additional details are superb - tiger skin hair, dragon scales, and scrolling coiling patterns, all washed with 2% gold gilt. The feet are secured to the wooden pedestal with bolts. Attributed to the Miyao Eisuke workshop style. Miyao Eisuke (1850-1920), founder of the Miyao Company in Yokohama, was known for his bronze ornamental sculptures, often gilt and finely crafted as mythological figures, which resonated with Japanese culture and attracted Western collectors for their exotic appeal. Size: 3.75" L x 2.5" W x 9.75" H (9.5 cm x 6.4 cm x 24.8 cm); 12.5" H (31.8 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: private Culver City, California, USA collection, by inheritance, collected 1970s to 1980s
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#191895Some fading to gilt. Areas of green patina and oxidation. A few minor abrasions and nicks, but otherwise great condition. Unsigned.Condition
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