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19th C. Japanese Late Edo Brass Lobster Okimono

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19th C. Japanese Late Edo Brass Lobster Okimono

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Description

East Asia, Japan, late Edo to Meiji period, ca. mid 19th to early 20th century CE. A charming brass lobster Okimono that is rendered in a highly realistic form! The crustacean is cast as a single and solid piece, beautifully molded to create the appearance of individual segmented body plates, limbs, and raised eyes stalks. The entire surface finished with a reddish-brown patina. An okimono is a traditional Japanese sculptural form of display or decorative pieces, made simply for the art of it, much like a netsuke but slightly larger. Size: 5.5" L x 3.25" W x 1" H (14 cm x 8.3 cm x 2.5 cm)

Provenance: ex-private London, England collection

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Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.

#169342

Condition

Wear as shown, else excellent. Minor bending to antennae and legs. Nice patina across surfaces.

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19th C. Japanese Late Edo Brass Lobster Okimono

Name: 19th C. Japanese Late Edo Brass Lobster Okimono
SKU: 122517462
Price: 1000 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $1,000 - $1,500

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Starting Price $500

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