Patinated bronze

A bronze Okimono from the Tokyo School depicting a farmer sowing seeds. He wears a traditional kimono and a farmer’s hat, shielding him from the sun as he works in the fields. Signed Seiya sei せいや製 within a square reserve in relief on the base. The Tokyo School is renowned for its production of high-quality works of art, and this sculpture reflects the skill and craftsmanship typical of this region. Okimono (置物), combining the kanji "oki" (置き, to place) and "mono" (物, object), refers to a decorative object meant for display. Okimono, popular in the Meiji period (1868 - 1912), were finely crafted sculptures made from materials such as ivory, boxwood, wood, and bronze. ---The okimono is in very good condition. Please refer to the pictures for further details. ---The item will be carefully packed and shipped via DHL express or FedEx. The original certificate of authenticity issued by our gallery will be provided to the buyer. 281

Estimate:£418.79

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