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Japanese Meiji Articulated Bronze Crab

$7,500
£5,703.42
€6,578.62
CA$10,506.13
A$11,758.43
CHF 6,139.74
MX$143,453.57
NOK 77,935.91
SEK 73,956.38
DKK 49,126.01
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About the Item

Wonderful patina and fully articulated. Purchased in London by previous owner.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.75 in (4.45 cm)Width: 8.5 in (21.59 cm)Depth: 3.25 in (8.26 cm)
  • Style:
    Meiji (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1880
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Essex, MA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU838117512331

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