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Located in Essex, MA
Dark copper toned patina, wonderfully articulated. Purchased in London by previous owner.
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Japanese Articulated Bronze
Japanese Bronze Articulated Crab Okimono Meiji by Yasunosuke Ryubundo VI
Located in Atlanta, GA
He is particularly celebrated for his intricate bronze work and articulated figures.
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Edo Jizai Okimono Articulated Metal Rock Lobster by Hiroyoshi, c. 1850
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Articulated Copper, Bronze and Iron Rock Lobster (Jizai Okimono), Signed Hiroyoshi, Edo Period (1603–1868), circa 1850 An exceptionally rare and finely crafted Japanese art...
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Antique 1850s Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings
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Located in Stamford, CT
Articulated bronze lobster by Myochin, circa 1880s.
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Japanese bronze okimono Jizai Praying Mantis (articulated sculpture)
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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 role in Japanese culture.
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings
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Articulated jizai okimono crab - Japan, Meiji
Located in PARIS, FR
Sculpture jizai okimono of an articulated crab in bronze with dark brown patina.
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Materials
Bronze
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.
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork
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Articulated iron sculpture or Jizai (articulated) in the form of a butterfly
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Articulated iron sculpture or Jizai (articulated) in the form of a butterfly
Located in PARIS, FR
As early as 1888, the French magazine Le Japon Artistique published detailed illustrations and an explanation of an articulated frog made by Myochin Muneharu. They also made their ap...
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Japanese Meiji Articulated Bronze Crab
Located in Essex, MA
Dark greenish brown patina with fully articulated body. Purchased in London by past owner.
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures
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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 dating from the latter 19th century.
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork
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A Rare Japanese Articulated bronze crab signed Yasunoke, Japan, circa 1900.
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H 0.79 in W 3.94 in D 3.55 in
A Rare Japanese Articulated bronze crab signed Yasunoke, Japan, circa 1900.
Located in PARIS, FR
Japan, Articulated bronze crab signed Yasunoke, circa 1900.
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Japonisme Animal Sculptures
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Bronze
Meiji Japanese Articulated Bronze Crab Jizai
Located in Paris, FR
Bronze sculpture representing an articulated crab with brown patina, moving eyes.
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Antique 1870s Japanese Metalwork
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Meiji Japanese Articulated Bronze Spiny Lobster (Sculpture - Jizai)
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H 2.17 in W 5.32 in D 9.06 in
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 Meiji period.
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Antique 1880s Japanese Metalwork
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Bronze
19th Meiji Japanese Articulated Bronze Spiny Lobster (Sculpture Jizai)
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H 3.35 in W 5.52 in D 11.03 in
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 Meiji period.
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Antique 1880s Japanese Metalwork
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Bronze
19th Century Articulated Bronze Crab Jizaï, Meiji Period Japan
Located in Paris, FR
Bronze articulated crab. Japon – Meiji. Dimension: Width 9cm – Length 23cm.
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Articulated Japanese Bronze animal, Turtle signed by Hata – Japan, Meiji/Taisho
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Articulated Japanese Bronze animal, Turtle signed by Hata – Japan, Meiji/Taisho
Located in PARIS, FR
Articulated Japanese Bronze animal, Turtle signed by Hata – Japan, Meiji/Taisho Era A Japanese animal sculpture, okimono in bronze, depicting a turtle with remarkably realistic deta...
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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 from the Meiji period[1868-1912] The entire crab , including the eyes are articulated...
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Meiji Articulated Bronze Crab 'Jizaï'
Located in Paris, FR
Bronze articulated crab with brown patina, Japan, Meiji (1868-1912).
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19th Century Meiji Bronze Articulated Lobster, Jizai, Scholar's Object
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H 1.97 in W 1.97 in D 5.71 in
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 made for the table of calligraphy of the men of letters and was used besides its very ...
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Antique 1880s Japanese Metalwork
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