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1114 - "An archer," Japan, bears a signature, probably "Yoshimitsu," late 19th/early 20th century
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"An archer," Japan, bears a signature, probably "Yoshimitsu," late 19th/early 20th century Bronze. The bow, string, arrow, and arrows in the quiver are separately crafted and inserted. Figure on a wooden base. Inscribed on the outer right thigh within a tall rectangular reserve with a grained edge, likely "Yoshimitsu." Standing warrior in armor, with a wide stance, holding the bow in his outstretched left arm and his right hand on the bowstring. Tall headdress with a tying cord, bound hair, quiver on the right side with arrows rising up over the back, a sword in the belt. Relief decoration with grained engraved backgrounds and fine interior detailing in incised lines: A circular medallion with a long-tailed bird against a cloud background on the breastplate, bird medallions on the sleeves, and wheel-shaped circular motifs on the trousers and leggings. The surface is brown, with lighter and yellow-brown shades on the raised areas and darker shades in the recesses. Dust deposits in the recesses of the decoration. Dimensions of the sculpture: H. 51 cm (with bow H. 66.5 cm), W. with bow approx. 37 cm; base dimensions 16.5 × 46 × 26 cm. Condition: II +
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