A Bronze okimono of a Chin dogBy Suzuki Chokichi (1848-1919), Meiji era (1868-1912), early 20th century
Naturalistically modelled seated, looking up with a quizzical expression, wearing a ruffled collar around his neck, his bushy tail sweeping around to his right hind leg; signed on the underside of his right foot Kako tsukuru within a rectangular reserve. 13.5cm x 17cm (5 3/8in x 6 5/8in).注脚For recent research on the latter part of Suzuki Chokichi's career, see Joe Earle, 'Suzuki Chokichi: Master of Metal Raptors', in Victoria Weston ed., Eaglemania: Collecting Japanese Art in Gilded Age America, exhibition catalogue, Boston, McMullen Museum of Art, Boston College, 2019, pp.25-30.