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Japanese Antique Iron Ball "Shell" 1900s-1940s / Figurine Steel Object Wabisabi

About the Item

It is a very old Japanese rusty iron ball. Presumed to be a wartime artillery shell. Presumed to be a pre-war (1900s-1940s) artillery shell. Very rare item. The texture of rusted iron is beautiful. A very rare item with a wabi-sabi aesthetic. Weight 4kg.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3.94 in (10 cm)Diameter: 3.94 in (10 cm)
  • Style:
    Showa (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1900s-1940s
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Sammu-shi, JP
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5487235579372
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