A silver articulated model of a praying mantis
A silver articulated model of a praying mantis

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

Details
A silver articulated model of a praying mantis
Meiji-Taisho period (early 20th century), signed Kozan (Takase Kozan; 1869-1934)
The silver praying mantis finely constructed of numerous hammered parts joined together with movable wings, limbs, head and antennae, the details finely chiseled
4 ¼ in. (10.8 cm.) long
With original wood box titled kamakiri (praying mantis) and sealed on the lid and signed and sealed Kozan on reverse

More from An Inquiring Mind: American Collecting of Japanese and Korean Art

View All
View All