A Japanese Bronze Okimono of a Puppy by Masayuki

Meiji period (1868-1912), bronze finely cast as a cute puppy playing with a frog on a bamboo branch, signed to underside 正之 (Masayuki).

5 1/2 x 6 x 8 in.

Collection of Michael and Ingrid Kelly, Worldwide Gallery Antiques, Fredericksburg, Virginia From the personal collection of antique gallery owners Michael and Ingrid Kelly who owned Worldwide Gallery Antiques, dealing with antiques for over sixty-five years, retiring to Fredericksburg, Virginia, where they filled their own residence with Asian and Belle Epoch fine arts and antiques.

Very good condition; some wear to underside.