A RARE PARCEL-GILT SARUMAWASHI AND MONKEY BRONZE, ATTRIBUTED TO MIYAO EISUKE Attributed to Miyao Eisuke of Yokohama, unsigned Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912) The kneeling man dressed in typical clothes and cap, pulling on the (original!) restraining cord as his simian companion dances at his feet. The parcel-gilt, multi-colored bronze is finely engraved and incised. Note the separately cast monkey's dense fur as well as the monkey trainer's thick eyebrows and various garment patterns. If it were not for the missing signature, this author would be absolutely certain that the present statue is by Miyao Eisuke himself, no less, as the quality of workmanship overall does not permit any other conclusion. The subject is very rare for the artist. HEIGHT 15.8 cm WEIGHT 2,014 g Condition: Excellent condition with minor wear, few tiny nicks and scratches. Beautiful patina. The monkey is loosely attached to the sarumawashi with a small rod (original). Provenance: English private collection.