{"product_id":"japanese-bronze-archer-with-gilt-decoration-signed-koseki","title":"Japanese Bronze Archer with Gilt Decoration — Signed Kōseki","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eJapan, probably Meiji period (1868–1912)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA moment held before the arrow is released.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Japanese bronze okimono depicts a warrior drawing his bow, his extended arm balanced by the backward lean of his body. The sweeping bow and widely planted feet give the figure a strong, purposeful silhouette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarm brown patination contrasts with gilt decoration across the robes: bamboo sprays, circular motifs and stylised bird roundels. The face, textured headgear, tied cords and sword fittings reward closer inspection, while the decoration continues around the reverse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe robe bears a signature read as \u003cstrong\u003eKōseki (晃石)\u003c\/strong\u003e; the maker’s identity remains unconfirmed. Presented on a carved wooden stand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bronze with gilt decoration; wooden stand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Probably Meiji, based on stylistic comparison.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kōseki (晃石), on the reverse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReported dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 35 cm high × 45 cm wide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReported weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 4–5 kg.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements await confirmation, including whether the stated height includes the stand and bow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePhotographs show surface wear, rubbing to the gilt decoration, variations in patination and small areas of greenish discolouration. The wooden stand shows wear. Bow, string, arrow and sword fittings are present in the photographs; their originality and attachment remain to be checked. Final condition report pending physical inspection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGallery includes styled presentation images and an original photograph of the signature. Original condition photographs are available on request.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yamazakura","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58257520591230,"sku":null,"price":1000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0289\/5629\/5243\/files\/yamazakura-koseki-bronze-archer-hero.png?v=1792320199","url":"https:\/\/yamazakura.co.uk\/products\/japanese-bronze-archer-with-gilt-decoration-signed-koseki","provider":"Yamazakura","version":"1.0","type":"link"}