MUNESADA An Iron Jizai Okimono of a Sawagani (Fresh Water or River Crab) Edo period (1615-1868) ...
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An Iron Jizai Okimono of a Sawagani (Fresh Water or River Crab)
Edo period (1615-1868) or Meiji era (1868-1915), mid-/late 19th century
The soft-shell crustacean separately cast and assembled, the legs and claws fully articulated, the surface worked to resemble the crab's natural shell, patinated to a dark brown finish; signed on the abdomen Munesada. 15cm (5 7/8in) wide, including distended legs.
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An Iron Jizai Okimono of a Sawagani (Fresh Water or River Crab)
Edo period (1615-1868) or Meiji era (1868-1915), mid-/late 19th century
The soft-shell crustacean separately cast and assembled, the legs and claws fully articulated, the surface worked to resemble the crab's natural shell, patinated to a dark brown finish; signed on the abdomen Munesada. 15cm (5 7/8in) wide, including distended legs.
Footnotes:
Provenance:
Property from a Princely Collection.
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MUNESADA An Iron Jizai Okimono of a Sawagani (Fresh Water or River Crab) Edo period (1615-1868) ...
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