JAPON, époque Meiji (1868-1912) Man laughing at the lantern, holding a flaming brandon. Bronze okimono with two-tone brown patinas and gold highlights, with incised clothing decorations. Signed MIYAO TSUKURU () in gold on the lantern. Rectangular quadripod base in brown wood with gold lacquered decoration of scrolls and flowers. H. subject: 16 cm. Brandon to be refixed. Some slots in the base. The company MIYAO EISUKE, from Yokohama, was one of the most prolific workshops of the Meiji period, producing beautiful quality bronzes with a brown patina and some details enhanced with gilding.