{"product_id":"kato-kiyomasa-japanese-samurai-metal-sculpture","title":"Japanese Metal Samurai Sculpture of Kato Kiyomasa | Spear-Bearing Warrior Figure | Heavy Metal Art Object","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"706\" data-start=\"340\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"357\" data-start=\"340\"\u003eObject Class:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese Metal Sculpture (Samurai Figure)\u003cbr data-end=\"402\" data-start=\"399\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"414\" data-start=\"402\"\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"456\" data-start=\"415\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eKato Kiyomasa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"466\" data-start=\"463\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"479\" data-start=\"466\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Metal (bronze-type alloy)\u003cbr data-end=\"508\" data-start=\"505\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"519\" data-start=\"508\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003cbr data-end=\"528\" data-start=\"525\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"539\" data-start=\"528\"\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Modern sculptural work (late 20th century, attributed)\u003cbr data-end=\"597\" data-start=\"594\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"608\" data-start=\"597\"\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Freestanding figurative sculpture \/ interior object\u003cbr data-end=\"663\" data-start=\"660\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"677\" data-start=\"663\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Used, B-rank (honest wear)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"711\" data-start=\"708\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"746\" data-start=\"713\"\u003eOBJECT IDENTIFICATION\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1119\" data-start=\"748\"\u003eThis work is a \u003cstrong data-end=\"804\" data-start=\"763\"\u003efreestanding Japanese metal sculpture\u003c\/strong\u003e depicting \u003cstrong data-end=\"832\" data-start=\"815\"\u003eKato Kiyomasa\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the most formidable and visually distinctive samurai figures of the late Sengoku to early Edo transition. Rendered in dark patinated metal, the figure is captured mid-stance, gripping a \u003cstrong data-end=\"1043\" data-start=\"1027\"\u003eyari (spear)\u003c\/strong\u003e with forward tension, conveying readiness rather than ceremonial stillness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1375\" data-start=\"1121\"\u003eUnlike monumental equestrian bronzes or shrine-bound statuary, this piece belongs to the lineage of \u003cstrong data-end=\"1251\" data-start=\"1221\"\u003einterior samurai sculpture\u003c\/strong\u003e—objects designed to embody martial spirit and historical presence within domestic, office, or curated display environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1554\" data-start=\"996\"\u003eKiyomasa’s historical reputation was forged through relentless battlefield discipline, architectural ambition, and absolute loyalty. He is inseparable from the imagery of the spear-bearing commander, most notably during the Korean campaigns and the construction of \u003cstrong data-end=\"1280\" data-start=\"1261\"\u003eKumamoto Castle\u003c\/strong\u003e, where his legacy persists as both strategist and enforcer. Unlike many samurai figures romanticized through ornament, Kiyomasa is traditionally portrayed with severity and physical resolve—traits that are clearly preserved in this sculpture’s posture and facial restraint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1944\" data-start=\"1556\"\u003eThe sculptor has emphasized \u003cstrong data-end=\"1607\" data-start=\"1584\"\u003etension over motion\u003c\/strong\u003e: the forward leg braced, the spear extended as an active line rather than a decorative prop, and the armor articulated with layered clarity rather than exaggerated flourish. The helmet silhouette follows the canonical tall-profile form associated with Kiyomasa iconography, allowing immediate historical legibility for informed viewers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2314\" data-start=\"1946\"\u003eMaterially, the piece is executed in \u003cstrong data-end=\"1998\" data-start=\"1983\"\u003esolid metal\u003c\/strong\u003e, confirmed by its substantial weight. The dark, even patination supports a reading of authority rather than spectacle, placing the object within the lineage of \u003cstrong data-end=\"2197\" data-start=\"2159\"\u003eserious interior samurai sculpture\u003c\/strong\u003e—works intended for studies, offices, dojos, or curated interiors rather than shrine altars or outdoor monumentality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2516\" data-start=\"2316\"\u003eThis is not a pop-culture figurine, nor a lightweight decorative casting. It is a compact but commanding historical object, designed to convey presence, discipline, and cultural memory at human scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1380\" data-start=\"1377\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1424\" data-start=\"1382\"\u003eDIMENSIONS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1553\" data-start=\"1426\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1457\" data-start=\"1426\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1457\" data-start=\"1428\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1439\" data-start=\"1428\"\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 36.0 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1488\" data-start=\"1458\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1488\" data-start=\"1460\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1470\" data-start=\"1460\"\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 40.0 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1519\" data-start=\"1489\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1519\" data-start=\"1491\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1501\" data-start=\"1491\"\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 15.0 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1709\" data-start=\"1555\"\u003eThis weight confirms \u003cstrong data-end=\"1604\" data-start=\"1576\"\u003esolid metal construction\u003c\/strong\u003e, not resin or hollow decorative casting, while remaining manageable for standard international shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1714\" data-start=\"1711\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1761\" data-start=\"1716\"\u003eHISTORICAL \u0026amp; ICONOGRAPHIC CONTEXT\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1780\" data-start=\"1763\"\u003eKato Kiyomasa\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1812\" data-start=\"1781\"\u003eKato Kiyomasa is remembered as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1932\" data-start=\"1813\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1850\" data-start=\"1813\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1850\" data-start=\"1815\"\u003eA ferocious battlefield commander\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1878\" data-start=\"1851\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1878\" data-start=\"1853\"\u003eA master castle builder\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1932\" data-start=\"1879\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1932\" data-start=\"1881\"\u003eA figure of uncompromising discipline and loyalty\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1970\" data-start=\"1934\"\u003eHe is most famously associated with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2089\" data-start=\"1971\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2007\" data-start=\"1971\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2007\" data-start=\"1973\"\u003eThe Korean campaigns (Imjin War)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2027\" data-start=\"2008\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2027\" data-start=\"2010\"\u003eKumamoto Castle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2089\" data-start=\"2028\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2089\" data-start=\"2030\"\u003eA reputation for severity, resolve, and physical presence\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2136\" data-start=\"2091\"\u003eVisually, Kiyomasa is almost always depicted:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2290\" data-start=\"2137\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2205\" data-start=\"2137\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2205\" data-start=\"2139\"\u003eWearing a \u003cstrong data-end=\"2205\" data-start=\"2149\"\u003etall eboshi-style helmet or exaggerated kabuto crest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2246\" data-start=\"2206\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2246\" data-start=\"2208\"\u003eArmed with a spear rather than a sword\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2290\" data-start=\"2247\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2290\" data-start=\"2249\"\u003eIn an assertive, forward-driving stance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2456\" data-start=\"2292\"\u003eThis sculpture adheres closely to that canonical visual language, making the subject \u003cstrong data-end=\"2398\" data-start=\"2377\"\u003einstantly legible\u003c\/strong\u003e to Japanese viewers and historically informed collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"2461\" data-start=\"2458\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2505\" data-start=\"2463\"\u003eSCULPTURAL \u0026amp; MATERIAL ANALYSIS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2846\" data-start=\"2507\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2559\" data-start=\"2507\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2559\" data-start=\"2509\"\u003eSolid metal body with consistent dark patination\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2619\" data-start=\"2560\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2619\" data-start=\"2562\"\u003eConfident modeling of armor plates and layered garments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2698\" data-start=\"2620\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2698\" data-start=\"2622\"\u003eSpear rendered as an extension of the figure’s momentum, not a static prop\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2785\" data-start=\"2699\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2785\" data-start=\"2701\"\u003eFacial expression restrained but severe, aligning with Kiyomasa’s historical image\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2846\" data-start=\"2786\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2846\" data-start=\"2788\"\u003eBase integrated for stability without excessive ornament\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2990\" data-start=\"2848\"\u003eThis is \u003cstrong data-end=\"2915\" data-start=\"2856\"\u003enot a toy, reproduction figurine, or pop-culture object\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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