A beautifully cast pair of Japanese bronze poultry figures, featuring a proud rooster and a foraging hen. Rich in character and detail, this duo likely dates to the late Meiji period or early 20th century, with exquisite hand-finishing that captures the texture of every feather.
These weighty figures were probably intended as decorative okimono—ornamental pieces for display in a traditional Japanese home—though they work equally well as unique sculptural accents in eclectic or maximalist interiors.
The rooster stands approximately 8.5" high (21.5 cm) and the hen 5.5" high (14 cm). The rooster has a small loss to one point of his comb, visible in the photos, but this doesn’t detract from their overall impact.
An unusual and striking addition to any collection of Japanese bronzes or folk animal figures.
These weighty figures were probably intended as decorative okimono—ornamental pieces for display in a traditional Japanese home—though they work equally well as unique sculptural accents in eclectic or maximalist interiors.
The rooster stands approximately 8.5" high (21.5 cm) and the hen 5.5" high (14 cm). The rooster has a small loss to one point of his comb, visible in the photos, but this doesn’t detract from their overall impact.
An unusual and striking addition to any collection of Japanese bronzes or folk animal figures.