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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)
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- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1900s-1940s
- Condition:
- Seller Location:Sammu-shi, JP
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU5487235579372
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