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Property from the Collection of Dr. and Mrs. William T. Price
A bronze model of a warrior
MEIJI PERIOD (LATE 19TH CENTURY), SIGNED WATANABE SEI ON AN INLAID SILVER RESERVE
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A bronze model of a warrior
Meiji period (late 19th century), signed Watanabe sei on an inlaid silver reserve
Naturalistically cast and carved as a warrior raising a sword as if to strike a target, wearing a helmet, robe and armor underneath, the sword cast separately, with reddish patina; signature on reverse side
25½in. (64.8cm.) high with stand
Meiji period (late 19th century), signed Watanabe sei on an inlaid silver reserve
Naturalistically cast and carved as a warrior raising a sword as if to strike a target, wearing a helmet, robe and armor underneath, the sword cast separately, with reddish patina; signature on reverse side
25½in. (64.8cm.) high with stand