A magnificent Japanese bronze figurine on a stand, late Meiji period (1868-2912); with seal mark to base, a Tokyo school cast bronze with typical Western influence and a particularly smooth finish, depicting a Japanese girl in traditional costuming taking delight in her playful Chin dog, upon a circular tiered stand with carved iris decoration and embellished cabriole style legs. Height 45 cm. (bronze); height 75 cm. (pedestal)