A shibuichi articulated model of a katydid
A shibuichi articulated model of a katydid

Meiji-Taisho period (early 20th century), signed Kozan (Takase Kozan; 1869-1934)

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A shibuichi articulated model of a katydid
Meiji-Taisho period (early 20th century), signed Kozan (Takase Kozan; 1869-1934)
The shibuichi katydid finely constructed of numerous hammered parts jointed together with movable wings, limbs and head, the details finely chiseled
2 3/8 in. (6 cm.) long

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