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EARLY 20TH CENTURY, SIGNED KOZAN (TAKASE KOZAN; 1869-1934) WITH CURSIVE MONOGRAM (KAO)
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A Shibuichi articulated model of a lobster titled Choraku mukyoku (Everlasting Pleasure)
Early 20th century, signed Kozan (Takase Kozan; 1869-1934) with cursive monogram (kao)
The shibuichi lobster constructed of numerous hammered plates joined inside the body, the body bends and the eyes, antennae, limbs, fins and legs move, the details finely carved and chiseled, finished with a grayish patina; signature on underside of fin
Body 7½in. (19.1cm.) long
With original wood box titled Choraku mukyoku, and signed Rakkyo Kozan and sealed Heian kinko and Kozan in on the underside of the lid
Early 20th century, signed Kozan (Takase Kozan; 1869-1934) with cursive monogram (kao)
The shibuichi lobster constructed of numerous hammered plates joined inside the body, the body bends and the eyes, antennae, limbs, fins and legs move, the details finely carved and chiseled, finished with a grayish patina; signature on underside of fin
Body 7½in. (19.1cm.) long
With original wood box titled Choraku mukyoku, and signed Rakkyo Kozan and sealed Heian kinko and Kozan in on the underside of the lid