"Japanese Bronze By Akimitsu, Alias Akasofu Gyoko - Tiger Attacking A Stag "
Bronze okimono from the Meiji period 1868-1912 by the highly regarded artist AKIMITSU 明光, aka Akasofu GYOKO 赤祖父暁光. Gyoko lived in Tokyo during the Meiji period as a sculptor specializing in high-quality bird and animal okimono, as well as casting gilded figurines and samurai warriors in the style of Miyao Eisuke. He was a member of the Tokyo Sculptors' Association (Tokyo Chokinkay), which was active during the second half of the Meiji period.
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