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Japanese Articulated Bronze

Japanese Meiji Articulated Bronze Crab
Japanese Meiji Articulated Bronze Crab

Japanese Meiji Articulated Bronze Crab

$7,500

H 2.25 in W 8.5 in D 3 in

Japanese Meiji Articulated Bronze Crab

Located in Essex, MA

Dark copper toned patina, wonderfully articulated. Purchased in London by previous owner.

Category

Antique 1870s Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Bronze Articulated Crab Okimono Meiji by Yasunosuke Ryubundo VI
Japanese Bronze Articulated Crab Okimono Meiji by Yasunosuke Ryubundo VI

Japanese Bronze Articulated Crab Okimono Meiji by Yasunosuke Ryubundo VI

Located in Atlanta, GA

Antique Japanese Jizai okimono in the form of crab in cast bronze made by Ryubundo Yasunosuke VI

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Articulated iron sculpture or Jizai (articulated) in the form of a butterfly
Articulated iron sculpture or Jizai (articulated) in the form of a butterfly

Articulated iron sculpture or Jizai (articulated) in the form of a butterfly

Located in PARIS, FR

of an articulated frog made by Myochin Muneharu. They also made their appearance at Japanese art

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

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Articulated Bronze Lobster
Articulated Bronze Lobster

Articulated Bronze Lobster

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H 6 in W 13 in D 6 in

Articulated Bronze Lobster

Located in Stamford, CT

Articulated bronze lobster by Myochin, circa 1880s. Please note of wear consistent with age

Category

Antique 1880s Japanese More Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

A Rare Japanese Articulated bronze crab signed Yasunoke, Japan, circa 1900.
A Rare Japanese Articulated bronze crab signed Yasunoke, Japan, circa 1900.

A Rare Japanese Articulated bronze crab signed Yasunoke, Japan, circa 1900.

Located in PARIS, FR

Japan, Articulated bronze crab signed Yasunoke, circa 1900. This jizai okimono (articulated

Category

Antique Early 1900s Japanese Japonisme Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Japanese bronze okimono Jizai Praying Mantis (articulated sculpture)
Japanese bronze okimono Jizai Praying Mantis (articulated sculpture)

Japanese bronze okimono Jizai Praying Mantis (articulated sculpture)

Located in PARIS, FR

Jizai okimono sculpture of an articulated bronze praying mantis. Insects (mushi) play an important

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Articulated jizai okimono crab - Japan, Meiji
Articulated jizai okimono crab - Japan, Meiji

Articulated jizai okimono crab - Japan, Meiji

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H 1.97 in W 7.09 in D 4.14 in

Articulated jizai okimono crab - Japan, Meiji

Located in PARIS, FR

Sculpture jizai okimono of an articulated crab in bronze with dark brown patina. Finely executed

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Jizai okimono bronze sculpture of an articulated praying mantis
Jizai okimono bronze sculpture of an articulated praying mantis

Jizai okimono bronze sculpture of an articulated praying mantis

Located in PARIS, FR

Bronze Jisai Okimono sculpture of a praying mantis, partially articulated, deep brown patina. Both

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Meiji Articulated Bronze Crab
Japanese Meiji Articulated Bronze Crab

Japanese Meiji Articulated Bronze Crab

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H 1.75 in W 8.5 in D 3.5 in

Japanese Meiji Articulated Bronze Crab

Located in Essex, MA

Dark greenish brown patina with fully articulated body. Purchased in London by past owner.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Meiji Articulated Bronzed Flying Beetle Figure, 1868-1912
Japanese Meiji Articulated Bronzed Flying Beetle Figure, 1868-1912

Japanese Meiji Articulated Bronzed Flying Beetle Figure, 1868-1912

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A scarce and finely made antique Japanese Meiji bronzed articulated figure of a flying beetle

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Metal

Meiji Japanese Articulated Bronze Crab Jizai
Meiji Japanese Articulated Bronze Crab Jizai

Meiji Japanese Articulated Bronze Crab Jizai

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H 1.97 in W 3.94 in D 7.88 in

Meiji Japanese Articulated Bronze Crab Jizai

Located in Paris, FR

Bronze sculpture representing an articulated crab with brown patina, moving eyes. Japan, Meiji

Category

Antique 1870s Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Meiji Japanese Articulated Bronze Spiny Lobster (Sculpture - Jizai)
Meiji Japanese Articulated Bronze Spiny Lobster (Sculpture - Jizai)

Meiji Japanese Articulated Bronze Spiny Lobster (Sculpture - Jizai)

Located in Paris, FR

Outstanding fully articulated bronze lobster. This type of object was made in Japan during the

Category

Antique 1880s Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

19th Meiji Japanese Articulated Bronze Spiny Lobster (Sculpture Jizai)
19th Meiji Japanese Articulated Bronze Spiny Lobster (Sculpture Jizai)

19th Meiji Japanese Articulated Bronze Spiny Lobster (Sculpture Jizai)

Located in Paris, FR

Outstanding fully articulated bronze lobster. This type of object was made in Japan during the

Category

Antique 1880s Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Articulated Bronze Crab Jizaï, Meiji Period Japan
19th Century Articulated Bronze Crab Jizaï, Meiji Period Japan

19th Century Articulated Bronze Crab Jizaï, Meiji Period Japan

Located in Paris, FR

Bronze articulated crab. Japon – Meiji. Dimension: Width 9cm – Length 23cm.

Category

Antique 1890s Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

A Fine Japanese Meiji period articulated bronze crab
A Fine Japanese Meiji period articulated bronze crab

A Fine Japanese Meiji period articulated bronze crab

Located in New York, NY

We have never had such a nice example of this crab. It is never seen in Gilt bronze. This guy is

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Ormolu

Meiji Articulated Bronze Crab 'Jizaï'
Meiji Articulated Bronze Crab 'Jizaï'

Meiji Articulated Bronze Crab 'Jizaï'

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H 2.56 in W 2.76 in D 10.24 in

Meiji Articulated Bronze Crab 'Jizaï'

Located in Paris, FR

Bronze articulated crab with brown patina, Japan, Meiji (1868-1912). Measures: Height 6.5 cm

Category

Antique 1880s Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Meiji Bronze Articulated Lobster, Jizai, Scholar's Object
19th Century Meiji Bronze Articulated Lobster, Jizai, Scholar's Object

19th Century Meiji Bronze Articulated Lobster, Jizai, Scholar's Object

Located in Paris, FR

Meiji bronze articulated lobster. This object of smaller size than the traditional ji-zhai was

Category

Antique 1880s Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

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Japanese Red Samurai Armour Beginning of Meiji period 1900s
Japanese Red Samurai Armour Beginning of Meiji period 1900s

Japanese Red Samurai Armour Beginning of Meiji period 1900s

Located in Paris, FR

This is an armour of samurai. It was made around 1900s in Meiji era. This armour was not used in actual war so it was made as decoration, because of that, it is in good condition as ...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antiquities

Materials

Metal, Iron

Small Japanese Articulate Crab Jizai Okimono Meiji Period Signed
Small Japanese Articulate Crab Jizai Okimono Meiji Period Signed

Small Japanese Articulate Crab Jizai Okimono Meiji Period Signed

By Myochin Hiroyoshi

Located in Atlanta, GA

A small copper crab with articulated legs made by Myochin Hiroyoshi in the late Meiji Period circa 1890-1900s. One of the pair (the other one is listed separately LU945044034102, bu...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Copper

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Japanese Articulated Bronze For Sale on 1stDibs

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How Much is a Japanese Articulated Bronze?

Prices for a piece of Japanese articulated bronze start at $535 and top out at $10,500 with the average selling for $7,500.