A RARE BRONZE OKIMONO OF A KARASU TENGU WITH CANDLESTICK Japan,... Lot 24

A RARE BRONZE OKIMONO OF A KARASU TENGU WITH CANDLESTICK Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912) Well cast as a tengu in half-human, half-bird form standing atop a pile of leaves on a rounded square base with lappet and wave diaper to the sides and supported on four curved feet. The tengu with one horn, a prominent crow's beak, large wings, and scaly legs, wearing long flowing robes tied at the waist as well as a broad collar with a cloud design. In his lowered right hand he holds a feathered hauchiwa fan with a reishi handle, and in his raised left hand he holds up a removable leafy branch bearing buds surmounted by a floral candle pricket. His face with a fierce expression marked by bulging eyes and thick, furrowed brows. HEIGHT 55.5 cm (incl. candlestick) and 34.5 cm (excl. candlestick) WEIGHT 3,889 g Condition: Very good condition with minor surface wear and casting irregularities. Provenance: Dutch private collection.