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THBJapanese Bronze Benkei Figure & Bell, Miyao Workshop
Lot 78
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Artemis Fine Arts
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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Explore a world of classical antiquities and ethnographic masterpieces, with treasures from every corner of the globe. Discover Egyptian relics, Greek and Roman artifacts, Etruscan elegance, Near Eastern wonders, and Asian heritage. Marvel at Pre-Columbian marvels, Native American artistry, African tribal expressions, and Oceanic cultural gems. Spanish Colonial legacies, Russian craftsmanship, and a spectrum of fine and visual arts await, offering a captivating journey through history and artistry, connecting cultures across time. Artemis Fine Arts info@artemisgallery.com
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East Asia, Japan, Meiji era, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A cast bronze figure of the legendary warrior-monk Benkei, the devoted vassal of samurai Minamoto no Yoshitsune, depicted in the act of stealing the massive Miidera Temple bell. His flowing robe is adorned with a rich gilt wash, and a tanto sword is tucked into his waist sash. He firmly grasps the bell handle, intricately sculpted with dragon motifs, while the bell bowl, cast separately, rests upon a shallow base. His upraised hand, likely once holding a mallet, is now empty, though a wooden replacement mallet has been included. The sculpture is mounted to a wooden base for display. This piece is attributed to the Miyao Eisuke workshop style, celebrated for its bronze craftsmanship. Miyao Eisuke (1850-1920), founder of the Miyao Company in Yokohama, gained prominence for his highly detailed ornamental bronzes that blended Japanese mythology and artistry, captivating Western collectors with their exotic elegance and cultural depth. Size: 10" Diameter x 23" H (25.4 cm x 58.4 cm); gold quality 1.8%
According to the myth, Benkei carried the bell on his back up Mount Hiei to serve the rival Enryakuji Temple, but when struck, it rang with a mournful tone as if longing for its original home, even crying out, "I want to return to Miidera!" in some versions of the tale. Enraged by the bell's defiance, Benkei hurled it back down the mountain, where it eventually returned to Miidera.
Provenance: private Culver City, California, USA collection, by inheritance, collected 1970s to 1980s
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#191918Minor nicks and abrasions. Small area oxidation to the surface. Fading to gilt. Unsigned. Wooden mallet is not original to the piece. Velcro was added to the hand for attaching the mallet upright.Condition
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