Fine Antique Meiji Japanese Okimono Bronze Study Of Rooster Signed Kihara Hoshu

This exquisite statue of a Rooster is a true masterpiece from the Japanese artisans of the Meiji period. The intricate details of the artists carving are simply stunning. The piece originates from Meiji era Japan and is signed by KIHARA HOSHU, an award winning sculptor and an honored member of the Tokyo carvers association.

He exhibited and won medals at major world expositions between 1897 and 1909. His work was almost exclusively birds of various sorts, but Roosters and groupings were his specialty. The piece measures approximately 10 high and is cast in solid bronze, so it is quite heavy. The only real condition issue is loss of one toe and the repair/reattachment of two other's.

Aside from that, the piece is in excellent original condition. Don't miss out on the opportunity to own a piece of history with this stunning Okimono of a Rooster.

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