The only markings I could find on this was a plaque on the back that says "Qualified Heater Qualified Range Company Model 622 Belleville Illinois", and a marking on the door that says "5-22-9".
this statue was purchased from an antique dealer, kumamoto, japan. by a friend. he sent it to me last month and i am curious as to what it is. i have no interest in selling it. i do not believe it is a museum piece.
the stuatue is
- coated in a heavy dust. ( for better, most likely worse, i cleaned it 50% with q-tips )
- broken in four areas. held together by the skeleton
- flaking. as in : the paint - colours - copper/bronze outer
- black base
statue has a hole in the right fist where one may iagine a pole , flag or weapon
i enjoy the expression and am curious as to what this fellow is.
