Width: 26cms
Height: 59cms
Depth: 21cms
Date: Circa 1880
£8,500
Product Code: KPOK158
Artist / Company: Maruki
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From our collection of Japanese, Meiji-era (1868-1912) Okimono, this delightful Bronze depiction of a gleeful, elderly fisherman.
He wears the traditional clothing of a countryside fisherman from the 19th Century and has a woven basket on his back to put this catch in. His simple bamboo rod is raised high above his head as he excitedly grasps the fish on the end of the line. He stands on a naturalistic root-wood base.
Offered in fine condition as shown in the photographs. Please don’t hesitate to contact us for further information or to arrange a viewing.
Fishing in Japan
Due to it’s volcanic, mountainous terrain and frequent typhoons, historically it was very difficult to raise cattle and other large farm animals in Japan. This, and the prevalence of coastline, naturally led to seafood being the primary source of protein in Japan. Chickens and pigs were kept for food but in around 600AD Emperor Temmu prohibited the consumption of pork, chicken, horse or ox. This lasted until the middle of the 16th century.
Maruki
The Maruki company was active during the Meiji Period (1868-1912) in Japan, they stand out for the quality and weight of their okimono and are know for producing fine bronzes of animals.
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