January Antiques & Decorative Arts
Lot 487: A Japanese Bronze Model of a Recumbent Bulldog...
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A Japanese Bronze Model of a Recumbent Bulldog or Guardian Dog, Meiji Period.
A Japanese bronze figure modelled as a stout, muscular dog in a low, alert stance, cast with a broad head, pronounced jowls, and compact body. The animal wears a collar embellished with raised studs, adding definition and character to the form. The surface displays a warm brown-toned bronze finish with subtle tonal variation, highlighting the modelling of the limbs, musculature, and facial features.
L: Approximately 7cm
Provenance: Private collection from a distinguished British gentleman.
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