An Articulated Iron Model of a Praying Mantis
An Articulated Iron Model of a Praying Mantis

LATE EDO PERIOD (19TH CENTURY), SIGNED MYOCHIN

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An Articulated Iron Model of a Praying Mantis
Late Edo period (19th century), signed Myochin
The russet-iron insect with four hinged wings and a solid back, four moveable legs attached to the lower body and two grasping front legs attached to the upper body, signature on back under wings
6.5in. (16.5cm.) long (body only)

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