AWESOME JAPANESE BRONZE ONI DEMON SCROLL WEIGHT MEIJI

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Fantastic Japanese bronze okimono of fierce oni figure with a heavy club with a rope, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. The oni is a fabulous creatures from Japanese folklore, similar to the Western demon or ogre. An oni of bronze is very rare. Probably used as a scroll weight originally this guy is very dark and had to photo. Much darker than the photos. Remarkable detail includes club, rope , claws and ankle bracelet. Animated facial features. Skilled artisanship shown in this heavy, solid metal work. Very good condition. About 6" long and quite heavy. Circa 1900 and in excellent shape with good patina.

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