A small pair of ariculated iron crabs and a gilt bronze crab Meiji Period
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The property of a Gentleman
A small pair of articulated iron crabs and a gilt-bronze crab
Meiji Period
The first comprising two miniature crabs of russet iron, their limbs fully articulated, 2.8cm (1 1/8in); the second of bronze, with traces of gilt, the legs and pincers fully extended, 6cm (2 3/8in). (4).
Sold for £4,000 inc. premium

Footnotes

  • 鉄自在置物　二点　蟹　無銘　
    銅置物　一点　蟹　無銘　
    明治時代

Category: Asian Art / Japanese Art

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