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Subject:Identify mark-Meiji bronze
Posted By: Debbie Fri, Apr 09, 2010 IP: 216.223.236.227

Would appreciate asistance in identifying the mark on this Meiji era bronze tiger attacking stag.





Subject:Re: Identify mark-Meiji bronze
Posted By: Guy Mon, Apr 12, 2010

The stamped signature on the bronze okimono reads "Kakuha sei" (made by Kakuha)- probably the mark of a workshop.

Guy.

Subject:Re: Re: Identify mark-Meiji bronze
Posted By: Debbie Tue, Apr 13, 2010

Thank you so much! Your reply is most helpful.

Subject:Re: Identify mark-Meiji bronze
Posted By: Debbie Tue, Apr 13, 2010

I have learned that the K. Kakuha firm, specializing in bronzes, was located on Bentendori (street) in Yokohama.


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