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Rare Set of 9 Different Japanese Insects Made of Copper, Brass and Wood
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Group of late 19th century Japanese insects. This tangle of swarming, flying and crawling mini
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Antique Late 19th Century Asian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Copper

Rare Set of 9 Different Japanese Insects Made of Copper, Brass and Wood
Rare Set of 9 Different Japanese Insects Made of Copper, Brass and Wood

Rare Set of 9 Different Japanese Insects Made of Copper, Brass and Wood

H 3.55 in W 9.65 in D 4.73 in
Vintage Japanese Studio Pottery Stoneware Insect Design Vase, Signed
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An unusual vintage Japanese studio pottery vase decorated with stylized insects and signed to base
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Pottery

Materials

Stoneware

Vintage Japanese Studio Pottery Stoneware Insect Design Vase, Signed
Vintage Japanese Studio Pottery Stoneware Insect Design Vase, Signed

Vintage Japanese Studio Pottery Stoneware Insect Design Vase, Signed

H 6.89 in Dm 3.94 in
Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Butterfly and Insect Plate Charger
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese late Meiji era decorative enamel over copper plate or charger. The interior of
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Butterfly and Insect Plate Charger
Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Butterfly and Insect Plate Charger

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Butterfly and Insect Plate Charger

H 12 in Dm 12 in
Japanese lacquer kobako or incens box decorated with two insects
Located in PARIS, FR
role in Japanese culture. Insect hunting is a popular pastime, especially among children. Using nets
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Gold

Japanese lacquer kobako or incens box decorated with two insects
Japanese lacquer kobako or incens box decorated with two insects

Japanese lacquer kobako or incens box decorated with two insects

H 1.11 in Dm 2.37 in
Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Plate Insects and Seashells Fans
Located in New York, NY
A highly decorative antique Japanese Meiji Era enamel plate, . The interior of the plate is
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Tableware

Materials

Enamel

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Plate Insects and Seashells Fans
Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Plate Insects and Seashells Fans

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Plate Insects and Seashells Fans

H 12 in Dm 12 in
Japanese SHIBAYAMA carving with mushroom, insects and phallus
Located in Hudson, NY
Japanese SHIBAYAMA carving with mushroom, insects and phallus ~ Meiji
Category

Early 20th Century Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Antler

Japanese SHIBAYAMA carving with mushroom, insects and phallus
Japanese SHIBAYAMA carving with mushroom, insects and phallus

Japanese SHIBAYAMA carving with mushroom, insects and phallus

H 4.5 in W 2 in D 2 in
Antique Japanese Cloisonne Charger with Insects and Fall Foliage Plate Goto
Located in New York, NY
A large antique Japanese Meiji period, 1868 to 1912, cloisonne enamel metal charger plate depicting
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Charger with Insects and Fall Foliage Plate Goto
Antique Japanese Cloisonne Charger with Insects and Fall Foliage Plate Goto

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Charger with Insects and Fall Foliage Plate Goto

H 12 in Dm 12 in
Japanese Bronze Bamboo Hanging Vase, Kakehana, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
when part of the Three Friends of Winter. Cicada are beloved insects in Japan. Associated with
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Bronze Bamboo Hanging Vase, Kakehana, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan
Japanese Bronze Bamboo Hanging Vase, Kakehana, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan

Japanese Bronze Bamboo Hanging Vase, Kakehana, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan

H 10.5 in W 2.75 in D 2.13 in
Pair of Japanese Bronze Grasshopper Vases
Located in PARIS, FR
Insects (mushi) occupy an important place in Japanese culture. Hunting for insects is a popular
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Japanese Bronze Grasshopper Vases
Pair of Japanese Bronze Grasshopper Vases

Pair of Japanese Bronze Grasshopper Vases

H 13.78 in Dm 4.14 in
Japanese Articulate Praying Mantis Jizai Okimono Myochin Hiroyoshi Meiji
By Myochin Hiroyoshi
Located in Atlanta, GA
-1900s. As an ornamental display item, this type of item is known in Japanese as Jizai Okimono. The
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Copper

Japanese Articulate Praying Mantis Jizai Okimono Myochin Hiroyoshi Meiji
Japanese Articulate Praying Mantis Jizai Okimono Myochin Hiroyoshi Meiji

Japanese Articulate Praying Mantis Jizai Okimono Myochin Hiroyoshi Meiji

H 2.5 in W 3 in D 4.5 in
Japanese Porcelain Large Box in the form of a Butterfly
Located in Downingtown, PA
media. Cicadas also play an important role in the lives of Japanese children. Insect catching is a
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Porcelain Large Box in the form of a Butterfly
Japanese Porcelain Large Box in the form of a Butterfly

Japanese Porcelain Large Box in the form of a Butterfly

H 5 in W 7.75 in D 6 in
Pair of japanese bronze vase imitating hay and decorated with a grass hopper
Located in PARIS, FR
Japanese culture. Hunting for insects is a popular pastime, especially among children. Using plastic nets
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Pair of japanese bronze vase imitating hay and decorated with a grass hopper
Pair of japanese bronze vase imitating hay and decorated with a grass hopper

Pair of japanese bronze vase imitating hay and decorated with a grass hopper

H 13.98 in Dm 4.73 in
Japanese Antique Paper Pasted Pottery / Flower Vase Tsubo / 1868-1912s Wabi-sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
moisture-proof effect, and persimmon juice also has an insect-proof effect. Japanese paper is also
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Pottery, Paper

Japanese Antique Paper Pasted Pottery / Flower Vase Tsubo / 1868-1912s Wabi-sabi
Japanese Antique Paper Pasted Pottery / Flower Vase Tsubo / 1868-1912s Wabi-sabi

Japanese Antique Paper Pasted Pottery / Flower Vase Tsubo / 1868-1912s Wabi-sabi

H 31.89 in Dm 21.66 in
Jizai okimono bronze sculpture of an articulated praying mantis
Located in PARIS, FR
Showa period. Insects (mushi) play an important role in Japanese culture. Insect hunting is a popular
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji 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

H 3.5 in W 5 in D 9 in
Pair of French Bronze Table Lamps Ebony Base Art Nouveau Style With Linen Shades
Located in Manhasset, NY
by a marble block base depicting Japanese maple leaves with insects. The base having woman's head
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of French Bronze Table Lamps Ebony Base Art Nouveau Style With Linen Shades
Pair of French Bronze Table Lamps Ebony Base Art Nouveau Style With Linen Shades

Pair of French Bronze Table Lamps Ebony Base Art Nouveau Style With Linen Shades

H 34 in W 7 in D 4.25 in
Japanese Satsuma Center Bowl 17"
Located in Houston, TX
ground with gilt floral border. The exterior is decorated with insects, Japan, circa 19th century.      
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Satsuma Center Bowl 17"
Japanese Satsuma Center Bowl 17"

Japanese Satsuma Center Bowl 17"

H 5.5 in Dm 17 in
Japan bronze praying mantis insect sculpture okimono Meiji
Located in PARIS, FR
Dark brown patina bronze sculpture of a praying mantis. The praying mantis (in Japanese, kamakiri
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Japan bronze praying mantis insect sculpture okimono Meiji
Japan bronze praying mantis insect sculpture okimono Meiji

Japan bronze praying mantis insect sculpture okimono Meiji

H 2.3 in W 3.5 in D 8.8 in
Meiji Period Bronze Vase with a Silvered Insect Japanese, 1880
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Meiji period bronze vase with a silvered insect hovering above three unfurling leaf tendrils
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Antique 1880s Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Meiji Period Bronze Vase with a Silvered Insect Japanese, 1880
Meiji Period Bronze Vase with a Silvered Insect Japanese, 1880

Meiji Period Bronze Vase with a Silvered Insect Japanese, 1880

H 12 in Dm 0.1 in
Group of Late 19th Century Japanese Iron and Brass Insects
Located in Atlanta, GA
Group of late 19th century Japanese iron and brass insects, circa 1890s. They retain their warm
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Iron

Group of Late 19th Century Japanese Iron and Brass Insects
Group of Late 19th Century Japanese Iron and Brass Insects

Group of Late 19th Century Japanese Iron and Brass Insects

H 6.5 in W 7 in D 2 in
Japanese Black Lacquer Buddhist Offering Table with Gold Design of Birds and Insects on Border with Bronze Mounts
Located in Hudson, NY
Japanese Black Lacquer Buddhist Offering Table with Gold Design of Birds and Insects on Border with
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Lacquer

Japanese Black Lacquer Buddhist Offering Table with Gold Design of Birds and Insects on Border with Bronze Mounts
Japanese Black Lacquer Buddhist Offering Table with Gold Design of Birds and Insects on Border with Bronze Mounts

Japanese Black Lacquer Buddhist Offering Table with Gold Design of Birds and Insects on Border with Bronze Mounts

H 11.5 in W 30 in D 15 in
Angela Cummings Set Three Miniature Gold Leaf Hand-Painted Insect Vases
By Angela Cummings
Located in Westport, CT
Angela Cummings set of three miniature hand-painted gold leaf vases in original box with label, hand-painted one with ants, one with butterfly and one with beetle, beautiful delicate...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Art Nouveau Porcelain

Materials

Enamel

Angela Cummings Set Three Miniature Gold Leaf Hand-Painted Insect Vases
Angela Cummings Set Three Miniature Gold Leaf Hand-Painted Insect Vases

Angela Cummings Set Three Miniature Gold Leaf Hand-Painted Insect Vases

H 4 in Dm 1.5 in L 4 in
Japanese bronze okimono Hornet (sculpture)
Located in PARIS, FR
Okimono sculpture of a hornet in bronze. Insects (mushi) play an important role in Japanese culture
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Japanese bronze okimono Hornet (sculpture)
Japanese bronze okimono Hornet (sculpture)

Japanese bronze okimono Hornet (sculpture)

H 1.19 in W 1.78 in D 2.41 in
Japanese bronze okimono Jizai Praying Mantis (articulated sculpture)
Located in PARIS, FR
role in Japanese culture. Insect hunting is a popular pastime, especially among children. Using nets
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings

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)

H 1.89 in W 1.78 in D 3.35 in
Tripod Pedestal Table with Double Bronze Tops, Japan, Meiji Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Japanese-style decorations of insects and flowers in relief on water lily leaves, double bronze trays with
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Pedestals

Materials

Bronze

Tripod Pedestal Table with Double Bronze Tops, Japan, Meiji Period.
Tripod Pedestal Table with Double Bronze Tops, Japan, Meiji Period.

Tripod Pedestal Table with Double Bronze Tops, Japan, Meiji Period.

H 34.65 in W 24.41 in D 24.41 in
19th Century French Art Nouveau Japonisme Bronze Vase by Léopold Oudry
By Susse Freres
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
with brown and gold patina Relief decoration inspired by Japanese foliage, branches, and insects the
Category

Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Art Nouveau Japonisme Bronze Vase by Léopold Oudry
19th Century French Art Nouveau Japonisme Bronze Vase by Léopold Oudry

19th Century French Art Nouveau Japonisme Bronze Vase by Léopold Oudry

H 12.6 in W 6.3 in D 4.73 in
Japanese Lacquer Insect Natsume Saratani Tomizo
By Saratani Tomizo
Located in Newark, England
Fine Japanese black lacquer natsume by Saratani Tomizõ circa 1970. The lidded tea caddy with
Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Lacquer Insect Natsume Saratani Tomizo
Japanese Lacquer Insect Natsume Saratani Tomizo

Japanese Lacquer Insect Natsume Saratani Tomizo

H 2.84 in W 2.68 in D 2.68 in
Antique Japanese Meiji Cherry Tree and Insects Silver Vesta Case
Located in Portland, England
This very rare antique Meiji Japanese silver vesta case is decorated with a flowering cherry tree
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Art Nouveau Boxes and Cases

Materials

Silver

Antique Japanese Meiji Cherry Tree and Insects Silver Vesta Case
Antique Japanese Meiji Cherry Tree and Insects Silver Vesta Case

Antique Japanese Meiji Cherry Tree and Insects Silver Vesta Case

Japanese Inro Three-Part Box with Insect & Lychee Design with Netsuke and Ojime
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderfully detailed and well-carved wood Japanese three-part Inro with attached netsuke and
Category

20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Inro Three-Part Box with Insect & Lychee Design with Netsuke and Ojime
Japanese Inro Three-Part Box with Insect & Lychee Design with Netsuke and Ojime

Japanese Inro Three-Part Box with Insect & Lychee Design with Netsuke and Ojime

H 3.5 in W 2.5 in D 1.25 in
Issey Miyake x Alessandra Cianchetta Insect Pleated Cape
By Issey Miyake Guest Artist, Issey Miyake
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Issey Miyake x Alessandra Cianchetta Insect Pleated Cape is a breathtaking and rare addition to
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Capes

Issey Miyake x Alessandra Cianchetta Insect Pleated Cape
Issey Miyake x Alessandra Cianchetta Insect Pleated Cape

Issey Miyake x Alessandra Cianchetta Insect Pleated Cape

Size: one size
Japanese Antique Low Table 1860s-1900s / Exhibition Table Mingei Wabi-Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese lowboard. It is called "okidoko" in Japan. It is a piece of furniture
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Side Tables

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Low Table 1860s-1900s / Exhibition Table Mingei Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Low Table 1860s-1900s / Exhibition Table Mingei Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Low Table 1860s-1900s / Exhibition Table Mingei Wabi-Sabi

H 7.29 in W 34.45 in D 13.19 in
Shiro (portrait of an elegant, alert cat sitting in a meadow with flying insect)
By Mikio Watanabe
Located in New Orleans, LA
Mikio Watanabe's Shiro shows an elegant cat sitting in a meadow with some insects. In Japanese
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Prints

Materials

Mezzotint

Shiro (portrait of an elegant, alert cat sitting in a meadow with flying insect)
Shiro (portrait of an elegant, alert cat sitting in a meadow with flying insect)

Mikio Watanabe
Shiro (portrait of an elegant, alert cat sitting in a meadow with flying insect), 2017

H 9.63 in W 15.63 in D 0.25 in
Shiro (portrait of an elegant, alert cat sitting in a meadow with flying insect)
By Mikio Watanabe
Located in New Orleans, LA
Mikio Watanabe's Shiro shows an elegant cat sitting in a meadow with some insects. In Japanese
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Prints

Materials

Mezzotint

Shiro (portrait of an elegant, alert cat sitting in a meadow with flying insect)
Shiro (portrait of an elegant, alert cat sitting in a meadow with flying insect)

Mikio Watanabe
Shiro (portrait of an elegant, alert cat sitting in a meadow with flying insect), 2017

H 9.63 in W 15.63 in D 0.25 in
Japanese Articulated Model of a Lobster, by Myochin Muneyuki, Mid 20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
of Japanese okimono, usually of insects and crustaceans, and more rarely of snakes, dragons and fish
Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Copper

Japanese Articulated Model of a Lobster, by Myochin Muneyuki, Mid 20th Century
Japanese Articulated Model of a Lobster, by Myochin Muneyuki, Mid 20th Century

Japanese Articulated Model of a Lobster, by Myochin Muneyuki, Mid 20th Century

H 3.75 in W 10.75 in D 4.5 in
Chinoiserie Lacquer William and Mary Style Stool or Tabouret
Located in Kinderhook, NY
japanned foliate and insect decoration on wood frame having square upholstered seat surmounting flat seat
Category

Early 20th Century English William and Mary Stools

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Paint

Chinoiserie Lacquer William and Mary Style Stool or Tabouret
Chinoiserie Lacquer William and Mary Style Stool or Tabouret

Chinoiserie Lacquer William and Mary Style Stool or Tabouret

H 19.5 in W 19.25 in D 18.19 in
Edo Kobako Black and Gold Japanese Lacquer with Insects and Snails Decor
Located in Paris, FR
Rare and interesting polylobe shaped black lacquer Kobako decorated with a multitude of insects and
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Antique Early 1800s Japanese Lacquer

Edo Kobako Black and Gold Japanese Lacquer with Insects and Snails Decor
Edo Kobako Black and Gold Japanese Lacquer with Insects and Snails Decor

Edo Kobako Black and Gold Japanese Lacquer with Insects and Snails Decor

H 1.78 in Dm 4.34 in
19th Century Trompe l'oeil "Insectes sur une Feuille" Laque du Japon
Located in Paris, FR
Stunning small 'trompe l'oeil' tray representing three gold lacquer insects laid on a green lacquer
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

19th Century Trompe l'oeil "Insectes sur une Feuille" Laque du Japon
19th Century Trompe l'oeil "Insectes sur une Feuille" Laque du Japon

19th Century Trompe l'oeil "Insectes sur une Feuille" Laque du Japon

H 0.4 in W 5.91 in D 7.88 in
19th Century Mounted Butterflies Lamp by Massier, Vallauris
By Delphin Massier
Located in Paris, FR
The butterfly, graceful insect from the Japanese-repertoire remains widely used by Delphin Massier
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Earthenware

19th Century Mounted Butterflies Lamp by Massier, Vallauris
19th Century Mounted Butterflies Lamp by Massier, Vallauris

19th Century Mounted Butterflies Lamp by Massier, Vallauris

H 49.22 in W 9.06 in D 7.88 in
Verriere De Stained Glass End 19 Eme Champigneulle 560 Cm by 250 Cm Nancy Art No
Located in charmes, FR
plant decorations on a Japanese background, birds, insects typical of the period It is made up of 16
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Architectural Elements

Materials

Glass

Verriere De Stained Glass End 19 Eme Champigneulle 560 Cm by 250 Cm Nancy Art No
Verriere De Stained Glass End 19 Eme Champigneulle 560 Cm by 250 Cm Nancy Art No

Verriere De Stained Glass End 19 Eme Champigneulle 560 Cm by 250 Cm Nancy Art No

H 98.43 in W 220.48 in D 2.37 in
Thomas Jekyll Antique Fire Surround
By Thomas Jeckyll
Located in Lancashire, GB
iron with very finely cast Japanese inspired aesthetic designs incorporating insects, flowers along
Category

Antique 19th Century English Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Thomas Jekyll Antique Fire Surround
Thomas Jekyll Antique Fire Surround

Thomas Jekyll Antique Fire Surround

H 36.22 in W 31.89 in
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Japanese Insect For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Japanese insect you’re looking for. Each Japanese insect for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and metal. Find 60 options for an antique or vintage Japanese insect now, or shop our selection of 20 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Japanese insect, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A Japanese insect, designed in the modern, Art Nouveau or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one Japanese insect that is appealing in its simplicity, but Miguel Cisterna, Emile Gallé and Bertu Furniture produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Japanese Insect?

Prices for a Japanese insect start at $182 and top out at $120,186 with the average selling for $1,694.