Japanese Bronze Statue – “孫悟空 / Sun Wukong (Monkey King)” Artist: Murata Hiroshi (村田宏 /村田広) Material: Bronze (copper alloy) Base: Resin / composite base With original paper box and wooden title plaque This Japanese bronze sculpture represents 孫悟空 / Sun Wukong (Monkey King), the legendary hero of Journey to the West. Murata Hiroshi (also written as Murata Hiroshi / 村田宏/村田広) is a metal artist known for refined casting and expressive, detailed modelling. In Taoist tradition, Sun Wukong is revered as Qitian Dasheng (斉天大聖), a powerful deity widely worshipped across East and Southeast Asia. This cultural and spiritual significance adds symbolic depth to the piece and enhances its appeal to collectors of Asian art. The sculpture depicts Sun Wukong riding on a cloud, holding his iconic staff, the Ruyi Jingu Bang (如意棒), in a dynamic and expressive pose. The piece includes the resin base, the original paper box, and a signed wooden title plaque. ⸻ Condition • Very good condition with natural patina from age. • No cracks, chips, or repairs. • The original paper box shows minor wear from storage. • Please refer to all photos for details. • For safe packaging, combining with other items is not possible. ⸻ Dimensions (approx.) • Height: 25.7 cm • Width: 18.5 cm • Depth: 8.5 cm Base dimensions (approx.): • 23.7 × 14 × 0.7 cm Weight • Figure only: approx. 1.8 kg • Total with box: approx. 2.2 kg ⸻ Shipping • Carefully packed and shipped with tracking. • International shipping via Yamato Transport or Japan Post. •Import duties, taxes, VAT and any other charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These costs are the buyer’s responsibility. Please check your country’s customs regulations before bidding.