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Subject:Bronze Akita puppy signature and info?
Posted By: Sally Hickling Tue, Jul 13, 2021 IP: 80.189.0.30
I have inherited a bronze figure of an Akita puppy 4" high, 4"long and 31/4" wide. I am keen to know more about it and what the marks on the bottom are. Can anyone please help?



Subject:Re: Bronze Akita puppy signature and info?
Posted By: I.Nagy Tue, Jul 13, 2021
厚義作　 -　Atsuyoshi-saku - Atsuyoshi Made
まるき製　-　Maruki-sei - Maruki Manufactured

By Atsuyoshi for Maruki (Company) Made
Meiji period (late 19th century)

The Maruki Company in Tokyo of the Meiji period produced some of the finest metalworks which were marketed internationally.

With regards,
I.Nagy

Subject:Re: Bronze Akita puppy signature and info?
Posted By: Guy Wed, Jul 14, 2021
The signature reads 厚義作 (Atsuyoshi saku), followed by the seal of the Maruki Company (まるき社製 - 'Maruki sei').
High end quality okimono, designed and made by the craftsman Atsuyoshi, commisioned by the Maruki Company in Tokyo (retailer), late Meiji period (1900-1910).

Guy.

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