Lot no. 5
5. ARTICULATED COPPER GRASSHOPPER, JIZAI OKIMONO
Japan, Meiji (1868-1912) or Taisho (1912-1926) period
A COPPER JIZAI OKIMONO (ARTICULATED MODEL) OF A KIRIGIRISU (BUSH CRICKET)
Meiji or Taisho era
Finely made of several parts joined together, with movable limbs, head, antennae, wings and stingers, with finely incised details; unsigned.
10.4cm (4 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 蚱蜢 銅自在置物
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Asian Art
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