Lot no. 2
2. ARTICULATED SHAKUDO KITE LUCANE, JIZAI OKIMONO
Japan, Meiji (1868-1912) or Taisho (1912-1926) period
A SHAKUDO JIZAI OKIMONO (ARTICULATED MODEL) OF A KUWAGATAMUSHI (STAG BEETLE)
Meiji or Taisho era
Realistically rendered, the leg joints, head, wings and mandible intricately constructed of smoothly moving parts; unsigned.
7.8cm (3 1/8in) long.
PROPERTY OF A DISTINGUISHED EUROPEAN FAMILY
歐洲顯赫家族珍藏
日本 明治或大正時代 鍬形蟲 赤銅自在置物
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Pictures credits: Contact organization
Asian Art
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