Antiquities & Fine Art

Antiquities & Fine Art

Lot 378: A JAPANESE PATINATED BRONZE OKIMONO OF A SEATED CAT.

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This auction ended on 22 October 2026.

Start price: £120

Estimated price: £150 - £200

Buyer's Premium: 25%

Sold for: £220

A cast bronze figure of a seated cat, portrayed in a restful pose with closed eyes. The object features a rounded body with a tail curled towards the right side. It is adorned with a raised collar supporting a small central bell. The entire surface is decorated with fine incised lines to represent fur. The bronze possesses a dark brown patina with lighter tones on the raised highlights. An impressed square seal mark containing four stylised characters is located on the underside. 

H: Approximately 6cm


Condition report:

The figure is in good condition overall. There is some minor surface wear and rubbing to the patina on the higher points and the base, consistent with age and handling. No apparent structural damage or repairs are visible.