{"product_id":"vintage-japanese-kitamura-seibo-bronze-samurai-on-horse-rare-showa-sculpture-with-original-signed-box","title":"Kitamura Seibō Bronze Samurai Horse Sculpture Kumagai Naozane Signed Japanese Showa Statue with Original Box","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1f4x6gf\" data-start=\"112\" data-end=\"197\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eDynamic Japanese Equestrian Bronze of the Legendary Warrior Raising His Battle Fan\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"3h1ku8\" data-start=\"199\" data-end=\"214\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"216\" data-end=\"438\"\u003eA commanding signed Japanese bronze sculpture associated with \u003cstrong data-start=\"278\" data-end=\"301\"\u003eKitamura Seibō 北村西望\u003c\/strong\u003e, depicting the celebrated warrior \u003cstrong data-start=\"336\" data-end=\"367\"\u003eKumagai Jirō Naozane 熊谷次郎直実\u003c\/strong\u003e mounted on horseback at a pivotal moment from \u003cem data-start=\"414\" data-end=\"437\"\u003eThe Tale of the Heike\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"440\" data-end=\"834\"\u003eThe armored samurai sits upright in the saddle while raising an open folding fan above the horse. Beneath him, the animal advances with concentrated physical energy, its body, harness and muscular movement carefully integrated into the composition. The contrast between the warrior’s controlled gesture and the horse’s forward momentum gives the sculpture an unusually vivid narrative presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"836\" data-end=\"1254\"\u003eThis is not a generic image of a mounted samurai. The raised fan identifies a specific episode associated with Kumagai Naozane at the Battle of Ichi-no-Tani. Kitamura’s monumental version, installed outside Kumagaya Station in 1974, was based on an earlier depiction by Watanabe Kazan and shows Naozane raising his fan to call the young Taira warrior Atsumori back from the shore. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1256\" data-end=\"1648\"\u003eThe sculpture is accompanied by its original signed or inscribed wooden storage box, strengthening its presentation as a complete Japanese collector’s object. With its powerful equestrian silhouette, historically grounded subject and connection to one of modern Japan’s most important sculptors, the work brings together samurai history, literary memory and twentieth-century bronze artistry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1ivpocj\" data-start=\"1650\" data-end=\"1673\"\u003eHistorical Presence\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1675\" data-end=\"1758\"\u003eThe sculpture captures a moment poised between heroic action and moral consequence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1760\" data-end=\"2098\"\u003eNaozane appears at the height of martial authority, fully armored and mounted, yet the story surrounding him is not a simple celebration of victory. His encounter with Atsumori became one of the most emotionally resonant episodes in Japanese warrior literature, remembered for its confrontation between military duty and human compassion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2100\" data-end=\"2304\"\u003eThe raised fan functions as both signal and narrative hinge. It stops the fleeing warrior, arrests the movement of the scene and leads toward an encounter that ultimately changes Naozane’s spiritual life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2306\" data-end=\"2482\"\u003eThat tension gives the bronze unusual depth. It can be appreciated as a dynamic samurai sculpture, but it also carries themes of impermanence, remorse, duty and transformation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"16e5qng\" data-start=\"2484\" data-end=\"2502\"\u003eIdentification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2504\" data-end=\"3099\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2504\" data-end=\"2527\"\u003eArtist attribution:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kitamura Seibō \/ 北村西望\u003cbr data-start=\"2549\" data-end=\"2552\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2552\" data-end=\"2564\"\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kumagai Jirō Naozane \/ 熊谷次郎直実\u003cbr data-start=\"2594\" data-end=\"2597\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2597\" data-end=\"2613\"\u003eObject type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese bronze equestrian sculpture\u003cbr data-start=\"2650\" data-end=\"2653\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2653\" data-end=\"2669\"\u003eComposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Armored samurai mounted on horseback and raising a fan\u003cbr data-start=\"2724\" data-end=\"2727\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2727\" data-end=\"2740\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cast bronze with patinated or gold-toned finish\u003cbr data-start=\"2788\" data-end=\"2791\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2791\" data-end=\"2802\"\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage Japanese work, likely later Shōwa-era production\u003cbr data-start=\"2859\" data-end=\"2862\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2862\" data-end=\"2879\"\u003ePresentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original signed or inscribed wooden storage box\u003cbr data-start=\"2927\" data-end=\"2930\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2930\" data-end=\"2952\"\u003eCountry of origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003cbr data-start=\"2958\" data-end=\"2961\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2961\" data-end=\"2983\"\u003eArtistic category:\u003c\/strong\u003e Modern Japanese sculpture, samurai art and decorative bronze\u003cbr data-start=\"3044\" data-end=\"3047\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3047\" data-end=\"3064\"\u003eDisplay type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Freestanding sculpture \/ okimono\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3101\" data-end=\"3294\"\u003eThe work is best understood as a signed reduced bronze cast derived from Kitamura Seibō’s larger equestrian composition rather than the unique monumental original installed at Kumagaya Station.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1snzbs\" data-start=\"3296\" data-end=\"3334\"\u003eKumagai Naozane and the Raised Fan\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3336\" data-end=\"3482\"\u003eKumagai Naozane was a warrior from Musashi Province whose life crossed the turbulent transition between the late Heian and early Kamakura periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3484\" data-end=\"3757\"\u003eHe is most closely associated with the death of the young aristocratic warrior Taira no Atsumori during the Battle of Ichi-no-Tani in 1184. According to the literary tradition, Naozane saw Atsumori attempting to escape toward the Taira ships and called him back for combat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3759\" data-end=\"3821\"\u003eThe fan raised above the horse refers to this charged instant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3823\" data-end=\"4107\"\u003eThe official Kumagai Naozane digital archive identifies Kitamura’s equestrian monument as a representation of Naozane raising his fan to summon Atsumori during the battle. The monumental bronze was commissioned for Kumagaya and installed in 1974. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4109\" data-end=\"4265\"\u003eThe gesture therefore communicates more than military command. It marks the threshold between action and regret, worldly reputation and spiritual awakening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"za1bo5\" data-start=\"4267\" data-end=\"4293\"\u003eThe Atsumori Narrative\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4295\" data-end=\"4405\"\u003eThe confrontation between Naozane and Atsumori became one of the defining episodes of \u003cem data-start=\"4381\" data-end=\"4404\"\u003eThe Tale of the Heike\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4407\" data-end=\"4661\"\u003eAfter overpowering the younger warrior, Naozane reportedly discovered that Atsumori was close in age to his own son. Surrounded by approaching allies and unable to release him safely, Naozane carried out his duty but was deeply affected by the encounter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4663\" data-end=\"4802\"\u003eThe episode contributed to his eventual withdrawal from military life and his embrace of Buddhist practice under the name Renshō or Rensei.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4804\" data-end=\"5042\"\u003eSeen within this context, the sculpture’s heroic form contains a quieter meditation on the cost of warfare. The horse, armor and fan establish Naozane’s worldly power, while the story behind them points toward renunciation and compassion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"neb1vu\" data-start=\"5044\" data-end=\"5062\"\u003eKitamura Seibō\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5064\" data-end=\"5201\"\u003eKitamura Seibō was born in Nagasaki Prefecture in 1884 and died in 1987 after a career extending across the Meiji, Taishō and Shōwa eras.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5203\" data-end=\"5573\"\u003eHe is most internationally recognized as the sculptor of the monumental \u003cstrong data-start=\"5275\" data-end=\"5314\"\u003ePeace Statue in Nagasaki Peace Park\u003c\/strong\u003e. Official Japanese institutional sources also note his particular strength in heroic male figures and equestrian military subjects, making the Naozane composition highly characteristic of his broader sculptural language. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5575\" data-end=\"5843\"\u003eHis work frequently balances physical strength with symbolic purpose. Muscular bodies, warriors, animals and historical figures are rendered with monumentality, but the subjects often carry wider messages concerning courage, remembrance, peace or moral responsibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5845\" data-end=\"6079\"\u003eThat duality is especially compelling here. The same sculptor associated with one of Japan’s most important postwar peace monuments also created this image of a warrior whose battlefield experience led toward spiritual transformation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"14miy0p\" data-start=\"6081\" data-end=\"6107\"\u003eSculptural Composition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6109\" data-end=\"6212\"\u003eThe figure is arranged as a unified equestrian group rather than as a rider simply placed upon a horse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6214\" data-end=\"6498\"\u003eThe horse provides the sculpture’s physical rhythm. Its torso, legs and harness establish forward movement, while the warrior rises vertically above the saddle. The lifted fan extends the composition upward and outward, creating an emphatic silhouette visible even from across a room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6500\" data-end=\"6534\"\u003eImportant visual elements include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"6536\" data-end=\"6829\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"68iy50\" data-start=\"6536\" data-end=\"6565\"\u003eThe upright armored warrior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"is2684\" data-start=\"6566\" data-end=\"6587\"\u003eThe raised open fan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"phmdp5\" data-start=\"6588\" data-end=\"6611\"\u003eLayered samurai armor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"uidte1\" data-start=\"6612\" data-end=\"6640\"\u003eHelmet and warrior regalia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"170cgj5\" data-start=\"6641\" data-end=\"6669\"\u003eReins and saddle equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"193el56\" data-start=\"6670\" data-end=\"6697\"\u003eArticulated horse anatomy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1brnfyf\" data-start=\"6698\" data-end=\"6727\"\u003eForward equestrian movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"mm36bd\" data-start=\"6728\" data-end=\"6774\"\u003eContrasting vertical and horizontal gestures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"y4bhuw\" data-start=\"6775\" data-end=\"6800\"\u003eTextured bronze surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1di9hp\" data-start=\"6801\" data-end=\"6829\"\u003eIntegrated sculptural base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6831\" data-end=\"6977\"\u003eThe fan prevents the upper body from appearing static. It draws the eye above the warrior’s head and transforms the gesture into a visual command.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1l4mat8\" data-start=\"6979\" data-end=\"6992\"\u003eThe Horse\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6994\" data-end=\"7064\"\u003eThe horse is central to the emotional and physical energy of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"7066\" data-end=\"7253\"\u003eIn samurai culture, the mounted warrior embodied mobility, rank and battlefield authority. The horse was not merely transportation but an extension of the warrior’s presence and training.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"7255\" data-end=\"7432\"\u003eHere, the animal gives substance to the moment. Its posture suggests movement interrupted by command, matching the narrative in which Naozane calls Atsumori back from the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"7434\" data-end=\"7471\"\u003eThe horse may be read as symbolizing:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"7473\" data-end=\"7790\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"7473\" data-end=\"7486\"\u003eMomentum:\u003c\/strong\u003e the forward force of history and action\u003cbr data-start=\"7526\" data-end=\"7529\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"7529\" data-end=\"7544\"\u003eDiscipline:\u003c\/strong\u003e controlled strength under an experienced rider\u003cbr data-start=\"7591\" data-end=\"7594\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"7594\" data-end=\"7606\"\u003eLoyalty:\u003c\/strong\u003e the bond between mounted warrior and animal\u003cbr data-start=\"7650\" data-end=\"7653\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"7653\" data-end=\"7664\"\u003eStatus:\u003c\/strong\u003e the social authority of the equestrian samurai\u003cbr data-start=\"7711\" data-end=\"7714\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"7714\" data-end=\"7729\"\u003eTransition:\u003c\/strong\u003e movement from battlefield glory toward spiritual reckoning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"qvm8t3\" data-start=\"7792\" data-end=\"7811\"\u003eThe Folding Fan\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"7813\" data-end=\"7880\"\u003eThe fan is the most important narrative attribute in the sculpture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"7882\" data-end=\"8081\"\u003eFolding fans could carry ceremonial, social and military significance in Japan. In this composition, however, the fan is not merely an emblem of rank. It is an active signal directed toward Atsumori.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"8083\" data-end=\"8280\"\u003eIts open form creates a sharp visual contrast with the dense armor and muscular horse. The fan is light, broad and immediately legible, becoming the focal point around which the entire story turns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"8282\" data-end=\"8304\"\u003eThe gesture can evoke:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"8306\" data-end=\"8459\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1tl6xqx\" data-start=\"8306\" data-end=\"8317\"\u003eAuthority\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1qfrzmz\" data-start=\"8318\" data-end=\"8329\"\u003eChallenge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"131j6bz\" data-start=\"8330\" data-end=\"8343\"\u003eRecognition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"51au5r\" data-start=\"8344\" data-end=\"8372\"\u003eThe interruption of flight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1voxy3r\" data-start=\"8373\" data-end=\"8409\"\u003eThe decisive instant before combat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1oulqlg\" data-start=\"8410\" data-end=\"8459\"\u003eThe power of a single action to redirect a life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"mix1ne\" data-start=\"8461\" data-end=\"8491\"\u003eArmor and Warrior Identity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"8493\" data-end=\"8593\"\u003eThe sculpted armor places Naozane within the elite mounted-warrior culture of the late Heian period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"8595\" data-end=\"8804\"\u003eLayered plates, protective elements, helmet forms and riding equipment create a richly textured surface. These details reward close inspection while contributing to the larger silhouette of the mounted figure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"8806\" data-end=\"9082\"\u003eThe armor communicates protection and social position, but it also creates distance between the viewer and the person beneath it. The historical narrative gradually strips away that distance, revealing the emotional consequences experienced by the warrior after the encounter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"9084\" data-end=\"9243\"\u003eThis dialogue between armored exterior and inward transformation gives the sculpture more psychological weight than a conventional triumphal equestrian figure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"ejct3j\" data-start=\"9245\" data-end=\"9277\"\u003eBronze and Surface Character\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"9279\" data-end=\"9388\"\u003eBronze is particularly suited to this composition because it allows strength, movement and detail to coexist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"9390\" data-end=\"9672\"\u003eThe material preserves the projecting fan, horse anatomy, layered armor and smaller harness elements while giving the sculpture a substantial physical presence. A darker patina or smoky gold-toned finish can emphasize the recesses between armor plates and the contours of the horse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"9674\" data-end=\"9890\"\u003eDepending on the lighting, raised areas may appear warmer and more luminous while recessed details deepen into shadow. This creates a changing surface that becomes especially effective under directional illumination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"9892\" data-end=\"10074\"\u003eThe bronze may exhibit natural tonal variation, patina, small casting characteristics or surface changes associated with age. These qualities contribute to the work’s material depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"mqckc2\" data-start=\"10076\" data-end=\"10099\"\u003eOriginal Wooden Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"10101\" data-end=\"10192\"\u003eThe accompanying wooden box is an important part of the sculpture’s collector presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"10194\" data-end=\"10400\"\u003eIn Japanese art and craft traditions, a fitted or associated box may serve as storage, identification and documentation. Inscriptions can preserve the title, artist’s name, workshop or presentation history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"10402\" data-end=\"10459\"\u003eThe survival of the box adds several important qualities:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"10461\" data-end=\"10805\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"160s5ul\" data-start=\"10461\" data-end=\"10526\"\u003eIt maintains the relationship between sculpture and attribution\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"9gt3jn\" data-start=\"10527\" data-end=\"10566\"\u003eIt supports careful long-term storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"o5af8q\" data-start=\"10567\" data-end=\"10626\"\u003eIt preserves Japanese calligraphic or written information\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1x89kwi\" data-start=\"10627\" data-end=\"10687\"\u003eIt enhances the completeness of the collector presentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"fpblpr\" data-start=\"10688\" data-end=\"10740\"\u003eIt provides additional protection during transport\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"qjuiez\" data-start=\"10741\" data-end=\"10805\"\u003eIt distinguishes the sculpture from an unboxed decorative cast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"10807\" data-end=\"10918\"\u003eNatural variation, marks, fading or storage wear to the wood should be understood as part of the box’s history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"j48xf9\" data-start=\"10920\" data-end=\"10941\"\u003ePeriod Assessment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"10943\" data-end=\"11129\"\u003eThis sculpture appears consistent with a vintage Japanese reduced bronze cast produced during the later Shōwa period or in connection with Kitamura Seibō’s established sculptural models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"11131\" data-end=\"11299\"\u003eThe monumental Kumagai Naozane equestrian statue was installed in 1974, providing a firm historical reference for the composition. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"11301\" data-end=\"11688\"\u003eReduced casts based on prominent sculptural models were produced in multiple sizes and editions within modern Japanese bronze culture. The presence of a signature and original box supports the attribution and collector presentation, while the work is not represented as the unique monumental original or as a one-off lifetime casting unless further documentation establishes that status.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1uef3h1\" data-start=\"11690\" data-end=\"11703\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"11705\" data-end=\"11822\"\u003eVintage pre-owned condition with age-related character appropriate to a Japanese bronze sculpture and its wooden box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"11824\" data-end=\"11844\"\u003eThe bronze may show:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"11846\" data-end=\"12081\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"aplovs\" data-start=\"11846\" data-end=\"11882\"\u003eNatural patina and tonal variation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"14mhf38\" data-start=\"11883\" data-end=\"11906\"\u003eLight surface rubbing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1jqboa7\" data-start=\"11907\" data-end=\"11945\"\u003eSmall marks from handling or display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"xkv9ex\" data-start=\"11946\" data-end=\"11976\"\u003eDust within recessed details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1mjlzix\" data-start=\"11977\" data-end=\"12007\"\u003eMinor casting irregularities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1cx77n3\" data-start=\"12008\" data-end=\"12037\"\u003eGentle wear to raised areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"xhv97p\" data-start=\"12038\" data-end=\"12081\"\u003eAge-related changes to the base or finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"12083\" data-end=\"12119\"\u003eThe original wooden box may display:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"12121\" data-end=\"12261\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"b9ms9j\" data-start=\"12121\" data-end=\"12136\"\u003eStorage marks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1b992ij\" data-start=\"12137\" data-end=\"12161\"\u003eNatural wood variation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ahmv31\" data-start=\"12162\" data-end=\"12179\"\u003eSmall scratches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"d6p3ut\" data-start=\"12180\" data-end=\"12195\"\u003eTonal changes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"obu1f9\" data-start=\"12196\" data-end=\"12223\"\u003eSoftened corners or edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1a4mavj\" data-start=\"12224\" data-end=\"12261\"\u003eCalligraphic fading or surface wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"12263\" data-end=\"12419\"\u003eThese characteristics form part of the object’s history and should not be evaluated according to the standards of newly manufactured decorative merchandise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"12421\" data-end=\"12523\"\u003ePlease inspect all photographs carefully, as they form an essential part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 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data-end=\"12833\"\u003eA samurai or armor collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"37s1cd\" data-start=\"12834\" data-end=\"12879\"\u003eA traditional tokonoma-inspired arrangement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"136oo95\" data-start=\"12880\" data-end=\"12912\"\u003eA museum-style display cabinet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"wwi497\" data-start=\"12913\" data-end=\"12931\"\u003eA reception room\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"tiwk03\" data-start=\"12932\" data-end=\"12959\"\u003eA history-themed interior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"cmnjk4\" data-start=\"12960\" data-end=\"13009\"\u003eA room incorporating dark wood, bronze or stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"hidzdx\" data-start=\"13010\" data-end=\"13052\"\u003eA collector’s gallery of Asian metalwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"h9rg5f\" data-start=\"13053\" data-end=\"13089\"\u003eA Zen or contemplative study space\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"13091\" data-end=\"13179\"\u003eFor a restrained presentation, display the bronze alone on a dark wood or stone surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"13181\" data-end=\"13341\"\u003eDirectional lighting from one side will strengthen the outline of the fan, deepen the shadows within the armor and emphasize the muscular modeling of the horse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"jq4w7y\" data-start=\"13343\" data-end=\"13377\"\u003eCultural and Collecting Appeal\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"13379\" data-end=\"13460\"\u003eThis sculpture brings together several areas of international collector interest:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"13462\" data-end=\"13804\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1cdg1qj\" data-start=\"13462\" data-end=\"13488\"\u003eKitamura Seibō sculpture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1rj9jb2\" data-start=\"13489\" data-end=\"13513\"\u003eModern Japanese 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data-start=\"13696\" data-end=\"13723\"\u003eOriginal-box presentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1tx51v6\" data-start=\"13724\" data-end=\"13751\"\u003eJapanese military history\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1jl05ms\" data-start=\"13752\" data-end=\"13804\"\u003eBuddhist themes of impermanence and transformation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"13806\" data-end=\"14015\"\u003eThe subject has greater narrative depth than a generalized samurai ornament. It represents a recognizable historical warrior, a famous literary encounter and a composition connected to a major public monument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"14017\" data-end=\"14148\"\u003eThe original box further strengthens the work’s appeal as a complete Japanese art object rather than an isolated decorative figure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"igyuxk\" data-start=\"14150\" data-end=\"14183\"\u003eWhy This Sculpture Stands Out\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"14185\" data-end=\"14216\"\u003eThis piece is distinguished by:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"14218\" data-end=\"14707\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"gtm1x2\" data-start=\"14218\" data-end=\"14272\"\u003eAttribution to one of modern Japan’s major sculptors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1icx9le\" data-start=\"14273\" data-end=\"14318\"\u003eA historically identifiable samurai subject\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"uh9s0k\" data-start=\"14319\" data-end=\"14376\"\u003eDirect correspondence with Kitamura’s Kumagaya monument\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"x7hfft\" data-start=\"14377\" data-end=\"14406\"\u003eDynamic mounted composition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"hk4nby\" data-start=\"14407\" data-end=\"14436\"\u003eThe rare raised-fan gesture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1n9p5u1\" data-start=\"14437\" data-end=\"14477\"\u003eRichly modeled armor and horse anatomy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1oq06jr\" data-start=\"14478\" data-end=\"14511\"\u003eSubstantial bronze construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"dq6xh8\" data-start=\"14512\" data-end=\"14553\"\u003eOriginal signed or inscribed wooden box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"b97hh5\" data-start=\"14554\" data-end=\"14582\"\u003eStrong Shōwa-era character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"tdgjlt\" data-start=\"14583\" data-end=\"14648\"\u003eCross-cultural appeal to Japanese art and equestrian collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"11c2rkk\" data-start=\"14649\" data-end=\"14707\"\u003eA narrative balancing valor, sorrow and spiritual change\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"14709\" data-end=\"14925\"\u003eIts atmosphere is heroic without being uncomplicated. The sculpture shows a warrior in command, yet the viewer familiar with the story knows that this apparent moment of triumph leads toward remorse and renunciation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"14927\" data-end=\"14985\"\u003eThat tension gives the bronze its lasting emotional force.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"fuy9k1\" data-start=\"14987\" data-end=\"15026\"\u003eOffers, Shipping and Store Policies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"15028\" data-end=\"15240\"\u003eRespectful and reasonable offers may be considered. Some pieces have room for negotiation, while others are offered at firmer prices according to rarity, condition, attribution and international collector demand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"15242\" data-end=\"15426\"\u003eThis is a vintage collectible sculpture offered in its existing condition. Please review the photographs, description, signature, box and condition details carefully before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"15428\" data-end=\"15623\"\u003eWe make every effort to represent our objects accurately. Please contact us before purchase with questions regarding condition, material, inscriptions, dimensions, weight, patina or presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"15625\" data-end=\"15726\"\u003eAll sales are final. Returns, exchanges, cancellations and condition-related claims are not accepted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"15728\" data-end=\"15988\"\u003eWorldwide shipping is available through Japan Post EMS wherever service is available. The sculpture and original box will be packed carefully for international transit, with particular attention given to the raised fan, horse legs and other projecting details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"15990\" data-end=\"16169\"\u003eOrders are normally prepared for dispatch within approximately 3–5 business days. Delivery times may vary according to destination, customs processing and local postal conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"16171\" data-end=\"16299\"\u003eCustoms duties, import taxes, brokerage charges and local handling fees remain the responsibility of the buyer where applicable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"16315\" data-end=\"16760\"\u003e#KitamuraSeibo  #JapaneseBronze #SamuraiSculpture #KumagaiNaozane #EquestrianSculpture #SamuraiStatue #BronzeHorse #JapaneseArt #ShowaArt #ShowaEra #JapaneseSculpture #SignedBronze #OriginalWoodenBox #JapaneseMetalwork #TaleOfTheHeike #Atsumori #WarriorArt #EquestrianArt #JapaneseHistory #SamuraiCollector #AsianFineArt #BronzeStatue #VintageJapaneseArt #JapaneseWarrior #HorseSculpture #CollectorBronze #ModernJapaneseArt #Japonista\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"16784\" data-end=\"17009\"\u003ekitamura seibo, samurai bronze, kumagai naozane, equestrian statue, japanese bronze, samurai sculpture, horse statue, showa era art, signed japanese art, original wood box, warrior on horse, asian fine art, japanese metalwork\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"19cou3w\" data-start=\"17011\" data-end=\"17028\"\u003eMaterial Tags\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"17030\" data-end=\"17183\"\u003eCast bronze, patinated bronze, gold-toned bronze finish, natural wood, Japanese wooden storage box, metal signature plaque, traditional casting materials\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rare Vintage, Antiques and Art Collector \/ Curator \/ Personal Shopper From Japan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52893939728677,"sku":null,"price":2180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/8829\/6229\/files\/BAGO48_1.jpg?v=1785233813","url":"https:\/\/japonista.com\/products\/vintage-japanese-kitamura-seibo-bronze-samurai-on-horse-rare-showa-sculpture-with-original-signed-box","provider":"Japonista","version":"1.0","type":"link"}