A Japanese bronze eagle, Meiji period (1868-1912)

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ZAR 13 642
Lot 177
  • A Japanese bronze eagle, Meiji period (1868-1912)
  • A Japanese bronze eagle, Meiji period (1868-1912)

LOT 177

A Japanese bronze eagle, Meiji period (1868-1912)

Lot Estimate Change Currency
ZAR 15 000 - 20 000
Selling Price
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ZAR 13 642
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About this Item

A Japanese bronze eagle, Meiji period (1868-1912)
cast in two seperate sections, the bird perched on a gnarled tree stump embellished with issues of reishi fungus, intently observing a snake below, restored, 70cm high

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