A LARGE JAPANESE GILT AND PATINATED BRONZE MODEL OF A PHEASANT

A LARGE JAPANESE GILT AND PATINATED BRONZE MODEL OF A PHEASANT
MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912)
The bronze bird, with character signature to the underside of the tail feather, fitted on a naturalistically carved hardwood base
29 in. (74 cm.) long; 19 in. (48 cm.) high, including base