Lot Essay
Similar examples sold in Christie's New York 18th September 2007, Lot 188, and 23rd March 1999, Lot 133
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SIGNED MUNEYOSHI, MEIJI PERIOD (LATE 19TH CENTURY)
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A Myochin-School Iron Articulated Model of a Snake
Signed Muneyoshi, Meiji Period (late 19th century)
With long, fully articulated russet iron body constructed of numerous hammered plates joined inside the body, the head carved with scales and fitted with hinged jaw and a movable tongue in gilt
105cm. long
Signed Muneyoshi, Meiji Period (late 19th century)
With long, fully articulated russet iron body constructed of numerous hammered plates joined inside the body, the head carved with scales and fitted with hinged jaw and a movable tongue in gilt
105cm. long