Lot 185 , An impressive Japanese bronze group of an oni attacking a Samurai on horseback, Meiji period, 58cm high 49.5cm wide

An impressive Japanese bronze group of an oni attacking a Samurai on horseback, Meiji period,
unsigned, on a shaped rectangular base with phoenixes amid clouds to the apron, on four beast headed scrolled feet,
58cm high 49.5cm wide
£1,500-2,000

Condition:
The Samurai has a loss to the motif on his hat and his sword is a little bent and possibly sold or repaired by the hilt. The bronze is in two parts - the samurai rider comes off the horse otherwise the rest is one complete piece. The oni is missing the end of his staff. Typical minor casting imperfections, very slight wear to the Patina on the corners and around the feet otherwise in good condition.

Sold for £2,200