A pair of gilt-bronze figures holding bells
Taisho (1912-1868) or Showa (1926-1989) era, early 20th centuryCast in the style of Miyao Eisuke, each comprising a warrior standing with bare feet apart and holding aloft in one hand a large detachable temple bell, the figure's robes tied at the waist with an elaborate belt and decorated with scattered formal medallions, each unsigned; each fixed to an integral rectangular wood stand, supported on four cabriole legs, carved and pierced around the sides with floral motifs. Each including bell approx. 66cm (26in) high overall. (4).