Lot 35 , A Japanese bronze seated figure of the Great Buddha at Kamakura, 19th century

A Japanese bronze seated figure of the Great Buddha at Kamakura, 19th century, two character signature to base, height 20.5cm

Provenance - A. E. Bateman; thence by family descent.
Bateman was the representative for the prominent British merchant firm Dodwell & Co. in Kyobashi in the 1920s. The firm operated in Shanghai and Yokohama from the late 19th to mid 20th century, acting as a major import/export and shipping agent.
£200-300

Condition:
Typical minor casting imperfections, a little grubby in places but basically in good condition.

Sold for £240