A VERY LARGE BRONZE MODEL OF A FERRY BOAT

Description:

Japan, cast mark Genryûsai Seiya sei, Meiji-Period
L. 95 cm
Cast as a long wooden barge guided by a ferryman with a big oar and with passengers such as peasent men, a sarumawashi accompanied by his monkey and a bijin.
From a German private collection, acquired prior to 1990
Minor wear. wood base