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Rare Set of 9 Different Japanese Insects Made of Copper, Brass and Wood
$2,046.05per set
£1,525.42per set
€1,725per set
CA$2,809.94per set
A$3,144.88per set
CHF 1,642.12per set
MX$38,367.72per set
NOK 20,844.54per set
SEK 19,780.18per set
DKK 13,139.11per set
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Group of late 19th century Japanese insects. This tangle of swarming, flying and crawling mini fauna is made of copper, brass and wood in larger than life formats. Four of the nine insects may be altered in shape by lifting up their wings or abdomens.
The set consists of 2 flies, 2 praying mantises, 1 ant, 1 cockchafer, 1 dragonfly and 2 undefinable flying species.
Measures: The longest insect is 25.5 cm / 9.65 inches long, the shortest is 7 cm / 2.76 inches long.
- Dimensions:Height: 3.55 in (9 cm)Width: 9.65 in (24.5 cm)Depth: 4.73 in (12 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 9
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- Date of Manufacture:Unknown
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Doornspijk, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: 220381stDibs: LU1251229729502
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