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JAPANESE BRONZE CRAB

• Japanese bronze articulated crab
  Japanese bronze articulated crab model Meiji period, 19th century Fully articulated to match natural movement of legs and claws; realistically textured and with a rich brown patina. W: 8.5 in. ,500-2,500 - overall good condition
• A JAPANESE ARTICULATED BRONZE MODEL
  A JAPANESE ARTICULATED BRONZE MODEL OF A CRABA Japanese articulated bronze model of a crab, Meiji Period (1868-1912) Signed in Japanese characters to underside The naturalistically modelled crab, or "okimono," with movable legs, claws, and eyes in patinated bronze 2" H x 9" W x 4.5" D approximately Dimensions: 2" H x 9" W x 4.5" D approximately
• JAPANESE MEIJI RETICULATED BRONZE
  JAPANESE MEIJI RETICULATED BRONZE CRAB OKIMONO Japan,Meiji PeriodArticulated crab sculpture with movable claws and legs finely cast with naturalistic details.
• JAPANESE MEIJI GILT BRONZE FIGURE
  JAPANESE MEIJI GILT BRONZE FIGURE OF A CRABJapanese Meiji Gilt Bronze Figure of a Crab, signed; length: 7 1/2 in. Provenance: The Lifetime Collection of a New York City Gentleman. Condition:
• Japanese bronze vase with applied
  Japanese bronze vase with applied crab decoration, base marked, 10 1/2" h Estimate $200-400
• JAPANESE BRONZE BASKET W/ CRAB,
  JAPANESE BRONZE BASKET W/ CRAB, MEIJI PERIOD Japanese ,Meiji Period, bronze basket with a crab crawling on one side, with a flared lip. Stamp mark on center of the base. D. 6" (15.2 cm) , H. 3.5" (8.9 cm). Condition: very good, with wear typical of its age
• 19TH C. JAPANESE MEIJI BRONZE
  19TH C. JAPANESE MEIJI BRONZE ARTICULATED CRABEast Asia, Japan, Meiji period, 1868 to 1912. A bronze articulated model of a crab. Meticulously constructed from numerous hammered plates jointed inside the body to make for a flexible form, the crustacean's limbs and front claws move; surfaces are beautifully incised, some areas are detailed in repousse, and the entire surface presents a warm patina. Jointed and moveable! Size: 3.5" L x 7.75" W (8.9 cm x 19.7 cm) This piece is a fabulous example of "jizai okimono," or lifelike, articulated animal figures. Such pieces were first created during a peaceful period in the 17th century when the business of crafting samurai armor calmed down, and some metalsmiths turned their attention to realizing articulated sculptures like this example. Provenance: private East Coast, USA collection; ex-Artemis Gallery; ex-private E.S. collection, Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #152725 Condition: Missing eyes, one leg, the pointed extension (pincer) of another leg. Otherwise excellent with wonderful patina. Articulated components move smoothly.
• Japanese Taisho Bronze Crawfish
  Japanese Taisho Bronze Crawfish Vase 8''x9.5''. A ribbed bronze vase with three molded crawfish or lobster motifs. Seal mark on bottom reading Hoen. Overall excellent condition with verdigris patina. It weighs 7 pounds. Early 20th century, Taisho or Showa era.
• A pair of Japanese style bronze
  A pair of Japanese style bronze lobsters, second half 20th c, 20 x 30cm and a contemporary Japanese style bronze crab, 20cm w
• JAPANESE PARCEL GILT BRONZE
  JAPANESE PARCEL GILT BRONZE TSUBASigned or inscribed. Cast as a crab entering a crab basket. Measuring 3.5 by 3 in. (Cond: some overall wear)
• Japanese Carved Ivory Figure of a
  Japanese Carved Ivory Figure of a Crab, the crustacean carved with raised rear flippers and presenting two claws and protruding eyes, l. 3-1/4".
• JAPANESE EDO / MEIJI LEADED
  JAPANESE EDO / MEIJI LEADED COPPER ARTICULATED CRABEast Asia, Japan, Edo to Meiji period, ca. mid 19th to early 20th century CE. A leaded copper articulated model of a crab. Meticulously constructed of numerous hammered plates jointed inside the body to make for a flexible form, the crustacean's limbs and front claws move; surfaces are beautifully incised, some areas modeled in repousse, and the entire surface finished with a rich, chocolate brown and nearly black patina. Size: 4.75" L x 7.7" W x 2.125" H (12.1 cm x 19.6 cm x 5.4 cm) This piece is a fabulous example of jizai okimono - lifelike, articulated animal figures. Such pieces were first created during a peaceful period in the 17th century when the business of crafting samurai armor calmed down, and certain metalsmiths turned their attention to realizing articulated sculptures like this example. Provenance: private Evergreen, Colorado, collection, USA; ex-private Denver, Colorado, USA, collection; acquired 1960 to 2000 All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #163062 Condition: Signature on underside of exoskeleton. Minor surface wear with areas of scuffs and scratches. Right proper claw comes loose.
• Japanese Bronze Monkey
  Japanese Bronze Monkey Sculpture19th century sculpture of a monkey holding a stylized crab.28 x 11 x 17 in.Age appropriate condition; broken arm one thumb missing; minor bronze loss to the crab.
• Japanese copper articulated crab
  Japanese copper articulated crab figurine, engraved mark to underside, approx 5" w x 1" h, generally very good condition, some joints tight, some loose, most hold the position you put them in, the right eye socket with a split to metal (please see photo), general wear associated with age
• JAPANESE BRONZE CRAB LATE MEIJI
  JAPANESE BRONZE CRAB LATE MEIJI PERIOD LENGTH 5.5".JAPANESE BRONZE CRAB, Late Meiji Period, One leg needs to be reattached. Dimensions: Length 5.5". Provenance: Private Pennsylvania Collection.
• JAPANESE SUMIDA GAWA CRAB VASE
  JAPANESE SUMIDA GAWA CRAB VASE Japan20th CenturySquat vase with white crackle rim over blue body decorated with six applied red crabs.
• JAPANESE BRONZE MODEL OF AN
  JAPANESE BRONZE MODEL OF AN ARTICULATED LOBSTER Japanese bronze model of an articulated lobster, constructed of numerous hammered parts, the bending body with movable limbs, all finely represented and finished in a black patina, signed on the underside reading "Myochin", 15.5"l.
• JAPANESE BRONZE CRANE ON A TURTLE
  JAPANESE BRONZE CRANE ON A TURTLE DRAGON Japanese bronze crane on a turtle dragon, height 8.75".
• Chinese Bronze Model Of A
  Chinese Bronze Model Of A CrabFinely molded to depict a fighting crab with pinchers raised with fine detail measuring 5'W X 3.5'L.
• JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD COPPER
  JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD COPPER ARTICULATED CRAB HIROYOSHI...Japanese Meiji period copper jizai okimono of a crab. This articulated model crab features exquisite detail and is signed Hiroyoshi along the belly. Height: 2 in x width (legs fully extended): 6 in x depth: 1 in. Condition: Please contact us for a detailed condition report. Please note that the lack of a condition statement does not imply perfect condition. Email condition@revereauctions.com with any condition questions.
• A Japanese Bronze Figure of a
  A Japanese Bronze Figure of a Lobster Ebi probably Meiji Period (1868-1912) realistically modeled with articulated legs tail and antennae with inscription/signature cartouche on underside of tail height 15 5/8 in.
• JAPANESE BRONZE LOBSTERJapanese
  JAPANESE BRONZE LOBSTERJapanese Bronze Lobster, Meiji Period (1868-1912), h. 11 3/4 in., l. 14 1/2 in., w. 11 in
• Japanese bronze bowl with applied
  Japanese bronze bowl with applied snail, frog, bats, butterfly decoration, 2" Estimate $100-200
• Japanese patinated bronze bowl late
  Japanese patinated bronze bowl late 19th century; modeled in relief with a lobster on the shoulder, 2 3/4 in. H., 5 1/8 in. Diam.
• Japanese carved ivory figure of a
  Japanese carved ivory figure of a crabber and a vegetable ivory figure Estimate $ 70-100 No condition report supplied.
• Japanese bronze basket decorated
  Japanese bronze basket decorated with rats, frogs, and insects, etc, 13"h, together with a tribal drum
• JAPNESE CARVED IVORY FIGURE OF A
  JAPNESE CARVED IVORY FIGURE OF A CRAB WITH A BASKET. Provenance: The Collection of G. Jules Marder past president of the Oriental Art Club of Chicago 8'' Condition: Approx. 3/4 inch section of rope near top end of basket is detached and missing; Some scattered minor pencil point sized chipping; Otherwise no other apparent significant condition issues
• JAPANESE BRONZE JARDINIERE: Full
  JAPANESE BRONZE JARDINIERE: Full bodied dragon winding his way around the outside bottom with lovely landscape scene of tree crane and dragon turtle signed to left of bottom panel 12'' h. 11'' rim 13'' dia.
• Japanese bronze crab Indian
  Japanese bronze crab Indian bronze Shiva figure and a Chinese bronze bull-form box 19th/early 20th century; 1 /12 to 3 in. H. Estimate $ 150-250 Crab - patina wear; Shiva - patina wear; bull box - two broken horns appropriate wear.
• Japanese polychromatic print of
  Japanese polychromatic print of crab brandishing right claw gilt accents stamped with chop LR corner ss: 12 1/4'' l. x 10 5/8'' w. matted and framed not examined out of frame some surface grime minimal paint loss on frame.
• Japanese carved ivory netsuke crab.
  Japanese carved ivory netsuke crab. 2"W. The elephant ivory used in this lot was legally imported into the United States. This item will only be shipped domestically.
• Japanese bronze candle stand,
  Japanese bronze candle stand, rearing dragon holding bowl in each front foot, dark patina, late 19th/early 20th century, 15-1/2 in. Minor corrosion, scattered black pigment, casting flaws.
• JAPANESE MEIJI BRONZE
  JAPANESE MEIJI BRONZE CRANESDESCRIPTION: A Japanese Meiji bronze sculpture featuring two naturalistic cranes with parcel-gilt silver finishes and a turtle on a rocky terrain base. CIRCA: 19th Cent. ORIGIN: Japan DIMENSIONS: H: 10.25" x W: 8" x L: 15" CONDITION: Great condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS 305-332-9274. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
• Large Japanese Bronze Mounted
  Large Japanese Bronze Mounted Cloisonne Enamel Charger 19th Century the plate with large crab amongst sea plants in a bronze frame cast in relief with Noh masks and beetles 20.25" (diameter) 51.4cm (diameter)
• A Japanese bronze prowling bear,
  A Japanese bronze prowling bear, 17cm long
• SIGNED JAPANESE EDO COPPER
  SIGNED JAPANESE EDO COPPER ARTICULATED CRAYFISHEast Asia, Japan, late Edo to early Meiji Period, ca. mid-19th to early 20th century CE. A fine model of an articulated crayfish bearing an impressed signature on the underside of the carapace. Each hammered copper body component, leg, and antennae are riveted to its neighbor and articulates smoothly, with only the 5 tail fins being immobile. The surfaces of the crustacean are adorned with repousse nodules and incised striations, and soft green patina accentuates the red-brown copper surface. This type of sculpture - known as "jizai okimono," or lifelike, articulates animal figures - was first created by armor smiths during a peaceful period in the 17th century when samurai armor was not in such high demand. Size (including antennae and legs): 4.625" L x 2.375" W x 2.6" H (11.7 cm x 6 cm x 6.6 cm) Cf. The British Museum, museum number 1937,1218.1 A jizai okimono lobster, signed Kozan (Tadase Kozan, 1869-1934) with a cursive monogram (kao) hammered for $37,500 at Christie's, New York "An Inquiring Mind: American Collecting of Japanese & Korean Art" auction (sale 13641, April 25, 2017, lot 68) Provenance: private Chicago, Illinois, USA collection All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm. Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping. #166772 Condition: Back leg along proper right side reattached to body via copper-colored thread. Slight bending and indentations to some legs, antennae, and body sections, with light encrustations, and softening to some repousse and incised details. All body sections, legs, and antennae articulate smoothly. Great patina throughout. Impressed signature on bottom of carapace.