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Antique Japanese Bronze Okimono, Mandarin Ducks Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Okimono: Pre 1920 item# 819947 (stock# MBR2447)
click for details		The Kura tel.81-75-432-6980 900.00
A set of mixed metal birds on an ornate bronze rock base with stumps and bamboo before swirling water signed Kiyoaki. The birds are decorated in a multitude of metals, the bronze rock a deep mottled green with pale water running in front. The diorama is 12 x 10-1/2 x 7-1/2 inches (33 x 26 x 19 cm) and is in fine condition, dating from the first part of the 20th century. Mandarin ducks are symbols of love in Japan as they are traditionally believed to choose one mate for life.

Antique Japanese Bronze Okimono Turtle Group Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Okimono: Pre 1920 item# 779723 (stock# MOR2386)
click for details		The Kura tel.81-75-432-6980 Sold, Thank you!
A group of three clambering turtles in fine detail dating from the opening of the 20th century (later Meiji) stamped on the base Keishin and enclosed in a period wooden box. The group is roughly 8 inches (20 cm) long, 3 inches (7.5 cm) tall and in fine condition but for one old chipped toe on the back foot of the largest turtle (see close-up).

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