UNKOKU: AN EXTREMELY RARE PATINATED OKIMONO GROUP OF HIMALAYAN BROWN BEARS IN A PILE By Unkoku, signed Unkoku zo Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912) Naturalistically cast and dark-patinated with eleven brown bears of different sizes clambering around each other and climbing on top of a larger bear, their fur patterns finely incised and expressions lively. Overall a very interesting and amusing composition, with many small but fine details. The okimono is very rare as these bears are commonly depicted on their own and not in large groups. Signed UNKOKU zo to the underside. HEIGHT 20.5 cm, LENGTH 34 cm WEIGHT 10.2 kg Condition: Excellent condition with only few minor traces of wear. Provenance: British collection.