"Cloisonné Enamelled Bronze Sculpture Wise Man Sitting Japan XIXth"
Bronze sculpture and cloisonné enamels, representing a seated sage wearing a richly embroidered garment, base decorated with motifs of flames and four-clawed dragons (symbol of the rank of dignitary), signed below, from Japan, XIXth century. A note: soiling and normal wear, see photos. Signed below. Dimensions Height 30.5 cm Length 27 cm by 19 cm Reference: G10 161 All photos are on: www.antiques-delaval.com