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THB19th C. Japanese Bronze Articulated Crab - Signed
Lot 110c
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Artemis Gallery
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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- Lot Description
East Asia, Japan, late Edo to Meiji period, ca. mid-19th century CE. A bronze 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 detailed areas in repousse, and the entire surface is finished with a reddish-coppery patina. The bottom of the crab's body displays the artisan's signature. 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. Size with legs extended: 5" W (12.7 cm).
A pair of similar examples hammered for $4,000 at Christie's, New York "JF Chen Collection" Auction (sale #14522, February 13, 2018, lot 104) - https://www.christies.com/lotfinder/lot/two-japanese-bronze-articulated-crabs-meiji-taisho-periods-6125907-details.aspx?from=searchresults&intObjectID=6125907&sid=8a236a1c-01d3-4f6a-bfc7-1875201440b6
Provenance: private Boulder, Colorado, USA collection
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#133727Age-commensurate surface wear, slight bending to some legs, with some discoloration, otherwise intact and excellent. One claw has a small tube attached to the bottom claw. Light earthen deposits within recessed areas. Nice patina throughout. Articulated components move smoothly. Old yellow-hued residue atop head.Condition
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