An impressive and large bronze model of an eagle on stand
EDO PERIOD (19TH CENTURY), DATED AND SIGNED KOKA NI MI TOSHI (1845) TORYUSAI CHU (CAST BY TORYUSAI [OKANO KIJURO]) AND WITH KAO (CURSIVE MONOGRAM)
An impressive and large bronze model of an eagle on stand Edo period (19th century), dated and signed Koka ni mi toshi (1845) Toryusai chu (cast by Toryusai [Okano Kijuro]) and with kao (cursive monogram) Cast in sections as a dynamic eagle perched on a stand with rich, blackish brown patina, the wings widely stretched out and feathers finely detailed, the eyes gilt; the stand finished brown with a rust tinge and hung with two tassels simulating those of silk on a lacquer stand for a sporting bird, the central column of the stand enwrapped by a dragon amidst clouds above breaking waves, the column supported by a domed base cast with four sitting lions draped with a scarf; signature on side of column 66½in. (168.9cm.) high
An impressive and large bronze model of an eagle on stand
EDO PERIOD (19TH CENTURY), DATED AND SIGNED KOKA NI MI TOSHI (1845) TORYUSAI CHU (CAST BY TORYUSAI [OKANO KIJURO]) AND WITH KAO (CURSIVE MONOGRAM)
An impressive and large bronze model of an eagle on stand Edo period (19th century), dated and signed Koka ni mi toshi (1845) Toryusai chu (cast by Toryusai [Okano Kijuro]) and with kao (cursive monogram) Cast in sections as a dynamic eagle perched on a stand with rich, blackish brown patina, the wings widely stretched out and feathers finely detailed, the eyes gilt; the stand finished brown with a rust tinge and hung with two tassels simulating those of silk on a lacquer stand for a sporting bird, the central column of the stand enwrapped by a dragon amidst clouds above breaking waves, the column supported by a domed base cast with four sitting lions draped with a scarf; signature on side of column 66½in. (168.9cm.) high
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