A LARGE JAPANESE BRONZE FIGURE OF A BIJIN HOLDING A LAMP Meiji Period, Tokyo School, the beautiful woman stepping carefully in geta holding her kimono with her right hand, her hair elaborately dressed, signed with seal: Hosho/Takanobu, and another reading: Isho toroku dai 1536 go (patented design, no.1536). Height 89cm PROVENANCE: Bonhams London, Fine Japanese Art, 5 November 2009, lot 266 acquired from the above Condition Report In good condition with some surface dirt The opinions expressed in the condition reports are a guide only and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Prospective buyers are encouraged to physically inspect item, or book a virtual viewing or request further images during our pre-sale period where Leonard Joel staff are available for advice. Please note condition reports can be amended during the pre-sale period, so we strongly suggest any interested bidders check the published condition report available on the website before the auction commences. Leonard Joel makes no guarantee of the originality of mechanical or applied components. Absence of reference to such modifications does not imply that a lot is free from modifications.