As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this large fine quality Meiji Period (1868-1912) bronze okimono of a pair of doves or pigeons from the studios of the highly regarded Maruki company. The birds perch upon a rustic rootwood base set at differing heights to offer a most enchanting perspective of what could be portrayed as the male protecting the female. The larger bird, presumably the male, stands wings outstretched looking down at his plump companion resting with her eyes half closed, her plumage tightly tucked possibly protecting her eggs. Each of the birds feathers are cast in fine detail with mixed metal shakudo and gilt eyes for contrast. The underside of the larger bird is fitted with a square seal that reads Nihon Koku Maruki Sei , made by Maruki company of great Japan.
Literature :
For an almost identical example of this group see : The Nasser D Khalili collections , Metalwork II , plate 103 .
Condition report :
Very fine condition throughout.
Approximate Sizes :
Height : 16″ 41 cm
Width : 12 1/4″ 31 cm
Depth : 9 3/4″ 25 cm
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