SUBJECT in bronze with a beautiful dark patina, depicting a rakan standing on a naturalistic base, wearing a large belted cloak holding a basket laden with longevity mushrooms, his eyes frowning, his face expressive. (An opening on the back). Japan, Edo period, 18th-19th centuries. A BRONZE FIGURE OF A RAKAN, JAPAN, EDO PERIOD, 18TH-19TH CENTURIES. HEIGHT. 35 CM (13 3/4 IN.)