Three partially-gilt bronze figures of warriors
Style of Miyao Eisuke of Yokohama, Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th/early 20th centuryComprising two archers, the first half-kneeling, leaning back with his left arm taut as he prepares to loose an arrow (lacking), a short sword tucked into his waist, signed Yoshiharu within a rectangular reserve, 31cm (12 1/16in) high; the second standing in a belligerent pose with feet apart, taking aim with a bow and arrow (detachable), fixed on a wood stand, signed on the reverse Yoshimitsu, 35cm (13?in) high; the third a warrior dressed in full armour, tied in a tassel at the back, carved with elaborate crests surrounded by clouds, wearing a kabuto (helmet), brandishing a three-pronged naginata (spear), a tachi (long sword) and tanto tucked into his waist, signed on the reverse Yoshimitsu, fixed on a wood stand, 33cm (13in) high. (10).