A silver articulated model of a grasshopper
A silver articulated model of a grasshopper

MEIJI-TAISHO PERIOD (EARLY 20TH CENTURY), SIGNED KOZAN (TAKASE KOZAN; 1869-1934)

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A silver articulated model of a grasshopper
Meiji-Taisho period (early 20th century), signed Kozan (Takase Kozan; 1869-1934)
The silver cicada finely constructed of numerous hammered parts joined together with movable wings, limbs, head and antennae, the details finely chiseled
2 ¾ in. (7 cm.) long
With original wood box titled batta (grasshopper) and sealed on the lid and signed and sealed Kozan on reverse

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