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Articulated iron sculpture or Jizai (articulated) in the form of a butterfly
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Fine iron jizai of an articulated butterfly with fascinating openwork on its wings.
The butterfly (choho) in Japan is perceived as "the soul of the living and the dead", the spirits of the dead taking the form of a butterfly on their journey to the other world. The butterfly spreading its wings is a symbol of femininity. It can also symbolize joy and longevity. This last motif is taken up by the samurai, seeing in its twirling figure a motive of good omen allowing them to reach immortality. The Taira clan has adopted the butterfly as its coat of arms for this symbolism.
Japan - Meiji Era (1868-1912)
Length: 6 cm (3 inch) cm - Width: 8 cm (2.4 inch) – Height: 2 cm
- Dimensions:Height: 0.79 in (2 cm)Width: 3.15 in (8 cm)Depth: 2.37 in (6 cm)
- Style:Meiji (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:Bronze,Cast
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- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1868-1912
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:PARIS, FR
- Reference Number:Seller: 2020-8531stDibs: LU8311242720922
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