Antique Japanese Bronze Okimono Figurine, Meiji Era (1868-1912)

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Antique Japanese Bronze Okimono – Meiji Period, Peasant Woman with Basket

Antique Japanese okimono figurine from the Meiji period (1868–1912), … Read more Antique Japanese Bronze Okimono – Meiji Period, Peasant Woman with Basket

Antique Japanese okimono figurine from the Meiji period (1868–1912), depicting a peasant woman in traditional dress carrying a woven basket on her back and with finely carved head, hands and feet. The body of the figure is cast in bronze, with finely modeled drapery, naturalistic posture, and a calm, introspective expression characteristic of high-quality Meiji-era work.

The figure is mounted on a carved wooden base with stylized foliage and landscape motifs.

Approx. 12 1/2” high. In very good condition, no cracks or damage.

If you know what this is you will know it is a fair price.

One of the photos shows this style figure sold at auction in 2019 for €1,900Euros. €1,900 in February 2019 ≈ about $2,850 in today’s dollars (inflation-adjusted)

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