MIYAOEISUKECOMPANYOFYOKOHAMA

Описание

A Pair of Gilt-Bronze Samurai Warriors Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th/early 20th century Each standing in a belligerent stance and dressed in richly brocaded clothes and full armour, one clutching a detachable halberd in one hand and a saihai (tasselled battle-signalling baton) in the other, a kabuto (helmet) tied around his neck and resting on his back, his companion clutching a polearm in one arm and a wakizashi (short sword) in the other, a katana (long sword) tucked into his waistband, each affixed to typical Miyao-style wood stand decorated in gold takamaki-e with ho-o birds amid karakusa ('Chinese grasses'); each signed in a gilt rectangular reserve Miyao with seal Ei . Each figure approx., 27cm (10 5/8in) high including the stand. (6).