{"product_id":"early-19th-century-edo-period-japanese-polychrome-ceramic-samurai-figure-with-gunbai-fan","title":"Early 19th Century Edo Period Japanese Polychrome Ceramic Samurai Figure with Gunbai Fan","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"241\" data-end=\"398\"\u003eA finely modeled Japanese ceramic figure depicting a samurai or martial attendant holding a gunbai (war fan), dating to the late Edo period, circa 1820–1860.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"400\" data-end=\"874\"\u003eThe figure is rendered in hand-formed earthenware with remnants of original mineral pigments. He stands in animated posture, dressed in layered kimono and traditional chonmage hairstyle, grasping a solid war fan in one hand and a short sword at his waist. Notably, the sword hilt is wrapped with applied fiber cord, adding a rare mixed-material detail and heightened realism. A small tassel ornament hangs at the sash, further enriching the narrative character of the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"876\" data-end=\"1258\"\u003eThe expressive facial modeling and naturalistic stance suggest a theatrical or literary subject, possibly referencing kabuki or historical warrior iconography. The sculpture is hollow-formed with visible hand-worked interior, consistent with Kyoto-area ceramic traditions of the early 19th century. The underside remains open and unglazed, typical of Edo-period workshop production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1260\" data-end=\"1390\"\u003eSurface wear and pigment loss are commensurate with age and lend authenticity and warmth. No visible modern restorations observed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1392\" data-end=\"1499\"\u003eA compelling example of late Edo narrative ceramic sculpture with strong presence and sculptural integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1501\" data-end=\"1592\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1501\" data-end=\"1527\"\u003eJapan, circa 1820–1860\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1527\" data-end=\"1530\"\u003eHand-modeled earthenware with original polychrome decoration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"_9415d43e\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"_9ab89a9d\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_51822ac7 _3681075f\" data-tn=\"pdp-spec-title\"\u003eDimensions:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_49da11ae _3681075f\" data-tn=\"pdp-spec-dimensions\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fe6d36b6 _cb16180a\" data-tn=\"pdp-spec-detail-height\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_57a9be25\"\u003eHeight: 15.25 in (38.74 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"_9ab89a9d\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_49da11ae _3681075f\" data-tn=\"pdp-spec-dimensions\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"_fe6d36b6 _cb16180a\" data-tn=\"pdp-spec-detail-height\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_57a9be25\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fe6d36b6 _cb16180a\" data-tn=\"pdp-spec-detail-width\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_57a9be25\"\u003eWidth: 10 in (25.4 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"_9ab89a9d\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_49da11ae _3681075f\" data-tn=\"pdp-spec-dimensions\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"_fe6d36b6 _cb16180a\" data-tn=\"pdp-spec-detail-width\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_57a9be25\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fe6d36b6\" data-tn=\"pdp-spec-detail-depth\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_57a9be25\"\u003eDepth: 5 in (12.7 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"MidCentury Masters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42938959855679,"sku":null,"price":2250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0157\/7730\/files\/Photoroom_20260204_203154.jpg?v=1771622902","url":"https:\/\/midcenturymasters.com\/products\/early-19th-century-edo-period-japanese-polychrome-ceramic-samurai-figure-with-gunbai-fan","provider":"MidCentury Masters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}