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A Japanese Bronze Model of a Karashishi

A Japanese Bronze Model of a Karashishi, the creature sits back on its haunches with one forepaw resting on a brocade ball, its head turned to its left with mouth open, its tail curled onto its back, length 35cms, height 23.5cms, Meiji PeriodProvenance: From the estate of the late Bruce John Clayton 1930-2023

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