Yōji 幼児 (Infant) - 塑像 黄铜色 - 日本

This bronze statue of an infant is by sculptor Ogawa Daikei (real name Ogawa Takayoshi).
The title of the piece is "Yōji 幼児 (Infant)."
The inscription "Shōwa jū ichi-nen fuyu Takayoshi 昭和十一年冬 孝義 (Winter of 1936, Takayoshi)" is engraved on the bottom of the back.
The box reads "Shōwa 11-nen shōgatsu Takayoshi-saku 昭和11年正月 孝義作 (New Year, 1936, Made by Takayoshi)" and "Ogawa taikei-saku Tsuchiya (小川大系作 槌屋 By Ogawa Daikei, Tsuchiya)."
The infant is eating something and holding a ball in his right hand.
Showa 11 is 1936.
This was 90 years ago.
Sculptures of Japanese boys are rare, making this an extremely rare piece.

Hight: 31.0 cm
Width: 22.0 cm
Depth: 12.8 cm
Weight: 530 g

Condition:
The condition is generally good. There may be scratches, stains, scuffs, fading, discoloration, etc. This is a delicate item, so please handle with care. Also, the box may have been damaged during shipping, so please consider it as a bonus. We have posted many photos, so please take a look.

Atention:
The items listed for sale are all used collectibles. Please consider them to have signs of aging, such as stains, scratches, scuffs, tears, discoloration, fading, fraying, and changes in thread color. We will post as many photos as possible to make it easy to understand. As these are old items, we appreciate your understanding before making a purchase.

Shipping:
The lot will be carefully packaged and shipped from Japan.
We will use either DHL or FedEx for a safe and secure transportation. It usually takes about 2-3 weeks for delivery, and the package will be shipped with a tracking number.
Import duties, taxes, VAT, and any other charges are not included in the item price and shipping cost. Please check your country's import duties before bidding.

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