A bronze okimono depicting a samurai armed with a spear, captured in a dynamic pose with the body twisted and legs apart in a fighting stance. The attire is rendered with great attention to detail, with richly engraved decorations on the garment and armor, while the face shows an intense and focused expression. The bronze has a warm and uniform patina that enhances the volumes and ornamental motifs. The piece is mounted on a carved wooden base. Total weight: 1040 g. Okimono (置物), combining the kanji "oki" (置き, to place) and "mono" (物, object), refers to a decorative object meant for display. Okimono, popular in the Meiji period (1868 - 1912), were finely crafted sculptures made from materials such as ivory, boxwood, wood, and bronze. ---The okimono is in good condition. There are slight signs of wear consistent with age. Please refer to the pictures for further details. ---The item will be carefully packed and shipped via DHL express or FedEx. The original certificate of authenticity issued by our gallery will be provided to the buyer. 872