AN UNUSUAL BRONZE AND ROOTWOOD OKIMONO OF A CRAB... Lot 31
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AN UNUSUAL BRONZE AND ROOTWOOD OKIMONO OF A CRAB ROCK
Japan, late Meiji (1868-1912) to Taisho period (1912-1926)
The unusual okimono formed as four naturalistically crafted copper bronze models of crabs with readied pincers climbing a large root wood rock, the bronze patinated to a reddish-brown finish. Each crab marked to the underside.
Rootwood stand SIZE 22.5 x 11.8 cm, crabs LENGTH 6.1 cm
WEIGHT 748 g (total) 22.4 - 25.7 g (crab)
Condition: Very good condition, the rootwood with natural age cracks. The crabs with minor surface wear.
Provenance: French private collection.
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