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Subject:Japanese Bronze Pair of Okimono Tigers Any information appreciated
Posted By: APEX Traders Mon, Jan 30, 2023 IP: 2001:8004:27e0:2b09:
I have been given an option to buy this pair of really quite lovely pair of Japanese bronze Tiger Okimono.
Before I make an offer, I'd like to know what period I'm dealing with & whether they are by a known/good marker.
If anyone is able to help, I'd be most thankful.







Subject:Re: Japanese Bronze Pair of Okimono Tigers Any information appreciated
Posted By: Bill H Tue, Jan 31, 2023
Info found via Google indicates the following:

The two character mark in the oval cartouche reads "Atsuyoshi saku" (厚義作 - Atsuyoshi made) and the one below it is "Maruki Shaku Seisaku (丸喜社制作) - Maruki Shaku Produced).

The Maruki company is well known for the quality and weight of their okimonos and for producing excellent bronzes of animals, they are considered as one of the finest producers of bronzes.

Meiji period second half 19th century.

Best regards,

Bill H.




URL Title :Sothebys auction Atsuyoshi


Subject:Re: Japanese Bronze Pair of Okimono Tigers Any information appreciated
Posted By: APEX Traders Wed, Feb 01, 2023
Thank you so much for the information, I appreciate it greatly.
I will definitely be executing my option on them.

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