An antique Japanese cast bronze sculpture, Meiji period, 1868 to 1912. The sculpture depicts kappa, a Japanese mythical amphibious creature, standing with one foot on a bunch of grapes, wearing a large lotus leaf as a hat. Raised on a four-foot stand adorned with an openwork rim. Features fine details and marked on the bottom. For a similar example please refer: Christies, Christies Interiors, 30 Mar 2010, lot 190. Antique Bronze Figures And Sculptures, Oriental Asian Metalwork Pieces For Home Decor.