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