A pair of Japanese patinated bronze models of tradesmen

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A pair of Japanese patinated bronze models of tradesmen
one seated weaving a sandal, the other kneeling and beating metal to form a sword, both wearing loin cloths, set on wooden stands painted in gilt with phoenix among scrolling foliage -- the figures 6½in. (16.5cms) high max, 19th century, signed.
see Colour Plate 18. (2)

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