A parcel-gilt bronze ornament

MEIJI PERIOD (LATE 19TH CENTURY), SIGNED MIYAO (WORKSHOP OF MIYAO EISUKE) AND SEALED EI

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A parcel-gilt bronze ornament
Meiji period (late 19th century), signed Miyao (workshop of Miyao Eisuke) and sealed Ei
Designed in two colors of bronze and gilt with the figure of Momotaro, wearing a jacket and armor underneath, holding a flag saying Nihon'ichi (The best in Japan) and offering a kibidango (cake) to a dog, the details embellished with gilt, signature on back of Momotaro, on a wood base with four bracket feet decorated in gold hiramaki-e with stylized phoenix and scrolling foliage
9in. (22.9cm.) high

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In Japanese mythology, Momotaro is a boy born from a peach and lovingly raised by an elderly couple. When he grew up, he set off for the island of demons to exterminate the demons that often bothered the local villagers. En route, he made companions of a monkey, a dog and a pheasant to support him against his foes. After dispensing with the devils, Momotaro returned to his village with treasures taken from the island.

MEIJI PERIOD (LATE 19TH CENTURY), SIGNED MIYAO (WORKSHOP OF MIYAO EISUKE) AND SEALED EI

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