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A Meiji period bronze study of a lion and lioness by ‘Genryusai Seiya’

Creator: Genryusai Seiya
Offered by: Wick Antiques LTD

Description
A Meiji period bronze study of a lion and lioness, the lion striding forward and snarling with the lioness slinking by his side, on a root-wood base. Signed in a seal, ‘Genryusai Seiya’. Japanese, circa 1890. Footnote: Genryusai Seiya was the master craftsman in charge of a workshop which specialized in export wares of the highest quality. Production included human genre figures, vases and exotic bronze models of animals probably influenced by the opening of Tokyo Zoological Gardens in 1882.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	Japan
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	bronze
Condition:	Good. Good
Creation Date:	c 1890
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	nogfeauyyzsj
Incollect Reference #:	404419

Dimensions

W.	25 in;	H.	13 in;	D.	8 in;
W.	63.5 cm;	H.	33.02 cm;	D.	20.32 cm;

Message from Seller:

Wick Antiques, established by Charles Wallrock in the early 1980s, specializes in fine antiques with a reputation built on extensive knowledge and long-standing relationships, including with Harrods. Contact Charles at 44.159.067.7558 or via email at charles@wickantiques.co.uk for exceptional pieces curated by a team with expertise in Islamic, Japanese, and fine works of art.

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