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Asian Sculpture / Okimono with Lion and Crows, Japan, Meiji Era, circa 1880
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Rare and important Japanese sculpture / statue / okimono in blackened and carved wood, depicting 1 lion, 2 birds (crows or other birds of prey) and 1 snake held in the claws of one of the crows.
Japan, Meiji era, around 1880/1900.
In good general condition, some discrete lacks.
Measures: height 63cm
Width 70cm
Depth 25cm.
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- Dimensions:Height: 24.81 in (63 cm)Width: 27.56 in (70 cm)Depth: 9.85 in (25 cm)
- Style:Meiji (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1880
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:VÉZELAY, FR
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU6868228868192
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