Lot Essay
Myochin Muneakira, also known as Shikibu, was a pupil of the 22nd Myochin-school master Munesuke (1688-1735).
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EDO PERIOD (18TH CENTURY), ENGRAVED SIGNATURE MYOCHIN MUNEAKIRA
Details
An Articulated Iron Lobster
Edo Period (18th Century), engraved signature Myochin Muneakira
The body fully articulated with six-piece sectional tail, the antennae, legs, fins and eyes constructed of moveable parts, the details of the surface filed and chiselled to resemble the animal's natural shell
10½in (27.2cm.) long (antennae included)
Edo Period (18th Century), engraved signature Myochin Muneakira
The body fully articulated with six-piece sectional tail, the antennae, legs, fins and eyes constructed of moveable parts, the details of the surface filed and chiselled to resemble the animal's natural shell
10½in (27.2cm.) long (antennae included)