{"product_id":"antiek-japans-bronzen-samurai-beeld-meiji-92cm","title":"Monumental Antique Japanese Bronze Statue of a Samurai \/ Daimyo – Meiji Period (92 cm) – 34.2 kg Solid Bronze with Exceptional High Relief Chasing, ca. 1890","description":"\u003carticle class=\"product-description\" lang=\"nl\"\u003e\n\u003cheader class=\"product-header\"\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eMonumental Antique Japanese Bronze Statue of a Samurai \/ Daimyo\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-meta\"\u003eMeiji Period — 92 cm high, 34.2 kg Solid Bronze with Exceptional High Relief Chasing, ca. 1890\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"description-section entry-summary\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA museum-quality, extraordinarily imposing, and heavy sculptural masterpiece from the late Meiji period (ca. 1890). This monumental bronze statue, standing a remarkable 92 centimeters tall and weighing an exceptional, massive 34.2 kilos, depicts a high-ranking Samurai or Daimyo (feudal lord) in a penetrating, focused pose. The regal figure stands in traditional ceremonial attire, characterized by the tight, angular shoulder pieces (\u003cem\u003eKamishimo\u003c\/em\u003e) and a richly decorated kimono.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"description-section craftsmanship-detail\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCraftsmanship \u0026 Textured Bronze\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe technical casting quality and the subsequent manual finishing (\u003cem\u003echasing\u003c\/em\u003e) are of the very highest level. The surface of the kimono is fully opaque, finished with a meticulous relief pattern, interrupted by flowing floral motifs and the traditional \u003cem\u003eTomoe\u003c\/em\u003e-mon (family crests) on the shoulders. In his belt (\u003cem\u003eObi\u003c\/em\u003e), the warrior carries his two swords (\u003cem\u003eDaisho\u003c\/em\u003e): the long \u003cem\u003eKatana\u003c\/em\u003e and the shorter \u003cem\u003eWakizashi\u003c\/em\u003e, the hilts and scabbards of which are rendered with extreme attention to detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe face is masterfully expressively sculpted, with an intense gaze, furrowed brows, and a traditional \u003cem\u003echonmage\u003c\/em\u003e hairstyle (samoraiknot), which perfectly captures the unyielding spirit and dignity of the warrior class. The reverse side reveals a hidden and fascinating detail: the left hand is subtly folded behind the back with an open palm. The bronze possesses a brilliant, deep chestnut brown patina with subtle lighter nuances on the prominent surfaces. An absolute masterpiece of rare monumental size for the high-end Asiatika collector.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"description-section specifications\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"spec-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIdentity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSamurai \/ Daimyo (Warlord) in Kamishimo attire\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttributes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDaisho (Katana and Wakizashi swords)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCasting Technique\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArtisanal lost-wax bronze casting with manual chiseling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e92 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eWidth\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e37.5 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e34.2 kg (Solid)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003ePeriod\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eMeiji period (ca. 1880–1900)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eStatus\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eFully evaluated according to the 1stbuddha Protocol\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  \/* Minimalist, Academic styling lines for preview or Shopify integration *\/\n  .product-description {\n    max-width: 800px;\n    margin: 0 auto;\n    font-family: \"Times New Roman\", Times, serif;\n    color: #2c2c2c;\n    line height: 1.6;\n    padding: 20px;\n  }\n  .product-header {\n    border-bottom: 1px solid #d3d3d3;\n    padding-bottom: 15px;\n    margin-bottom: 25px;\n  }\n  .product-header h1 {\n    font-size: 24px;\n    font-weight: normal;\n    text-transform: uppercase;\n    letter-spacing: 1px;\n    margin: 0 0 8px 0;\n  }\n  .product-meta {\n    font-style: italic;\n    color: #666;\n    margin: 0;\n    font-size: 14px;\n  }\n  .description-section {\n    margin-bottom: 30px;\n  }\n  .description-section h2 {\n    font-size: 16px;\n    font-weight: bold;\n    text-transform: uppercase;\n    letter spacing: 0.5px;\n    border-left: 3px solid #555;\n    padding-left: 10px;\n    margin: 0 0 15px 0;\n  }\n  .entry-summary {\n    font-size: 15px;\n  }\n  .description-section p {\n    margin: 0 0 15px 0;\n    text-align: justify;\n  }\n  .spec table {\n    width: 100%;\n    border-collapse: collapse;\n    margin-top: 15px;\n    font-size: 14px;\n  }\n  .spec-table th, .spec-table td {\n    padding: 8px 12px;\n    text-align: left;\n    border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\n  }\n  .spec-table th {\n    font-weight: bold;\n    width: 30%;\n    color: #555;\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e","brand":"1stbuddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57777759813963,"sku":"705","price":10207.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/6170\/5547\/files\/Samurai_bronzen_sculptuur_Meiji_periode_museum_opstelling_Japans_antiek.jpg?v=1783352957","url":"https:\/\/1stbuddha.com\/products\/antique-japanese-bronze-samurai-statue-meiji-92cm","provider":"1stbuddha","version":"1.0","type":"link"}