A LARGE SILVER JIZAI OKIMONO OF A SPINY LOBSTER Meij...
A LARGE SILVER JIZAI OKIMONO OF A SPINY LOBSTER
Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th/early 20th century
The silver body formed from individually cast, hammered and carved sections crafted to resemble the lobster's shell with finely chiselled details, assembled with fully articulated joints to allow lifelike mobility; unsigned. 39cm (15 3/8in) long with distended antennae.
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A LARGE SILVER JIZAI OKIMONO OF A SPINY LOBSTER
Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th/early 20th century
The silver body formed from individually cast, hammered and carved sections crafted to resemble the lobster's shell with finely chiselled details, assembled with fully articulated joints to allow lifelike mobility; unsigned. 39cm (15 3/8in) long with distended antennae.
