Width: 19cms
Height: 36.5cms
Depth: 14cms
Date: Circa 1880
£POA - What does POA mean?
Product Code: KPOK157
Artist / Company: Miyao Eisuke
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From our collection of Japanese Meiji-era (1868-1912) Okimono, this fine and serene depiction of a bearded Samurai fisherman. He stands carefully unhooking a small fish from his fishing line. His rod in the crook of his arm and sword at his hip. He is well dressed with elegant robes opulently decorated with paulownia flowers and foliage.
He stands on a classical wood Miyao stand with elaborately inlaid gilt phoenix
Condition is very good as shown in the photographs. Please feel free to contact us for further information.
Paulownia Plant
The paulownia plant is an important symbol in Japan. Also known as the ‘Empress tree’, it would be planted when a baby girl was born to a wealthy family. Traditionally a paulownia wood kimono dresser would be given to a bride on her wedding day. The flower is also the symbol of the Prime Ministers office and appears on the 500 yen coin.
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 lead to a 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
Miyao Eisuke
Possibly one of the best known and widely celebrated metalwork manufacturers of the Meiji period, the Miyao company was first based in Yokohama before moving to Tokyo in 1890.
They exhibited at many of the Great Expositions to great critical acclaim and won many prizes for their impressive works, they are best known for their metal ware but they also manufactured Shibayama style works and ivory figures.
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