{"product_id":"jp557-yoneji-ichi","title":"Yoneji Ichi (米治一), Japanese, (1896-1986)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Bronze Sculpture of a Peacock\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShowa Era (1926-1989)  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the work\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis refined bronze sculpture by Yoneji Ichi (米治一) portrays a poised peacock, captured with its head raised and tail subtly fanned in a moment of calm elegance. With its beautifully rendered proportions and delicately detailed feathers, the piece conveys a sense of dignity and quiet majesty. In Japanese and East Asian tradition, the peacock is a symbol of beauty, renewal, and prosperity, and Ichi’s interpretation reflects these themes with sculptural subtlety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinished with a rich, dark patina, the work reveals fine surface textures that highlight the artist’s attention to anatomical form and movement. Ideal as a statement piece in a refined interior or as part of a curated collection of Japanese bronzes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e18cm(h) x 33cm(w) x 10cm(d)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFootnote\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoneji Ichi (1896 - 1986) was a celebrated Japanese bronze sculptor particularly revered for his lifelike and expressive animal forms. A graduate of the Tokyo School of Fine Arts he later settled in Takaoka Japan’s historical center for bronze art. His works garnered significant acclaim including the extraordinary honor of having two pieces presented to the Emperor of Japan in 1920. Yoneji's sculptures continue to be recognized for their technical precision and artistic sensitivity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yoneji Ichi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56716026904962,"sku":"JP557","price":250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/3830\/4706\/files\/Yoneji_Ichi_JP557-1.jpg?v=1781776622","url":"https:\/\/orientalteabox.com\/products\/jp557-yoneji-ichi","provider":"OrientalTeaBox","version":"1.0","type":"link"}