A pair of gilt-bronze figures holding bells


Taisho (1912-1868) or Showa (1926-1989) era, early 1900sCast in the style of Miyao Eisuke, each comprising a warrior standing with bare feet apart and holding aloft in one hand a large temple bell (detachable), the figure's robes tied at the waist with an elaborate belt and decorated with scattered formal medallions, each unsigned; each affixed to an integral rectangular wood stand, supported on four cabriole feet, carved and pierced around the sides with floral motifs. Each overall including bell approx. 66cm (26in) high. (4).