Taisho (1912-1868) or Showa (1926-1989) era, early 1900sStanding with barefoot apart, leaning back with his left arm taut as he prepares to loose an arrow (missing), his robes decorated with elaborate crests and wheel symbols, a tanto tucked into his belt at the front, fixed on a rectangular wood stand, carved and pierced around the sides with foliate motifs; unsigned. The figure: 25.2cm (9 7/8in) high; total height: 45.2cm (17 5/8in) including stand.