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An iron articulated model of a praying mantis Probably by a member of the Myochin lineage, Meiji (1868-1912) or Taisho (1912-1926) era, late 19th/early 20th century
7 November 2019, 14:00 GMT
London, New Bond StreetSold for £2,295 inc. premium
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An iron articulated model of a praying mantis
Probably by a member of the Myochin lineage, Meiji (1868-1912) or Taisho (1912-1926) era, late 19th/early 20th century
Realistically rendered and finely constructed from numerous russet-iron hammered plates with hidden joints inside the body, the leg joints, head, wings, tail and antennae constructed of moving parts, unsigned; with a wood storage box. 5.5cm x 9.5cm (2 1/8in x 3¾in). (2).
Realistically rendered and finely constructed from numerous russet-iron hammered plates with hidden joints inside the body, the leg joints, head, wings, tail and antennae constructed of moving parts, unsigned; with a wood storage box. 5.5cm x 9.5cm (2 1/8in x 3¾in). (2).
























