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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)
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)