Width: 14cms
Height: 22cms
Depth: 11cms
Date: Circa 1880
£4,950
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Product Code: KPOK177
Artist / Company: Miyao
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From our collection of antique Japanese metalware, this amusing and expressive Bronze Okimono depicting the tradition of Setsubun.
A male figure is depicted raising his hand high above his head and throwing Mamemaki (roasted Soy beans) on a cowering Oni.
Setsubun takes place at the beginning of February and is seen to mark the transition from Winter to Spring. The tradition of throwing beans is thought to help banish evil spirits (such as Oni) and ensure a good harvest.
The Okimono group is attached to a classic wooden and gilt Miyao base and is signed to the reverse.
Offered in very good condition (as shown in the photographs). Please contact us for additional images, information or to arrange a viewing.
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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.
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