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EDO PERIOD (18-19TH CENTURY)
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An iron articulated model of a crab
Edo period (18-19th century)
The russet-iron crab finely constructed of numerous hammered plates jointed inside the body, the eyes, limbs, claws and legs move, the details finely carved and chiseled, eyes embellished with gilt
15 1/5 in. (38.4 cm.) wide
Edo period (18-19th century)
The russet-iron crab finely constructed of numerous hammered plates jointed inside the body, the eyes, limbs, claws and legs move, the details finely carved and chiseled, eyes embellished with gilt
15 1/5 in. (38.4 cm.) wide