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Japan bronze cicada sculpture okimono Meiji

$1,299.60

£974.13

€1,100

CA$1,785.43

A$1,993.26

CHF 1,044.44

MX$24,399.47

NOK 13,264.38

SEK 12,506.63

DKK 8,373.60

About the Item

Bronze sculpture with dark brown patina of a cicada. The cicada (in Japanese, semi) is considered as a symbol of humanity. Together with a praying mantis and a spider, they represent the three virtues of a general: humanity, courage and skill. Japan – Meiji era (1868-1912) Height: 0.79 in / 2.5 cm – width: 0.79 in / 7.5 cm – depth : 1.96 in / 5 cm

Dimensions:

Height: 0.99 in (2.5 cm)Width: 2.96 in (7.5 cm)Depth: 1.97 in (5 cm)

Style:

Japonisme (In the Style Of)

Materials and Techniques:

Bronze

Place of Origin:

Japan

Period:

Late 19th Century

Date of Manufacture:

circa 1868-1912

Condition:

Seller Location:

PARIS, FR

Reference Number:

Seller: 2024-12021stDibs: LU8311239728452

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