A bronze figure of a warrior


Taisho (1912-1868) or Showa (1926-1989) era, early 1900sStanding in a belligerent pose with feet apart, dressed in full armour tied in a tassel at the back, carved with elaborate crests, wearing a tall kabuto (helmet), clutching a weapon (tip lacking), a sword tucked into his waist, unsigned; fixed on a rectangular wood stand carved and pierced around the sides with floral motifs. The figure: 21.5cm (8½in) high; total height: 29.2cm (11½in) including stand.