Lot 102
Maruki Shachu sei; A large Japanese, Tokyo school mixed metal and patinated bronze Okimono of a falcon, Meiji period, late 19th century, with gilt metal and dark horn inset eyes on a gnarled tree peony trunk over an exposed root base. Bearing a foundry mark in raised seal form to the belly of the bird. 76 cm overall heightA private, deceased estateSome old repairs to some of the flowers, with possible missing small elements. The main branch appears as it was once originally longer, but has broken off. Some small 'twigs' have been broken in the past and repaired. No other major parts missing. Some light surface wear throughout, with spots of oxidization.
