A shakudo articulated model of a stag beetle
A shakudo articulated model of a stag beetle

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

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A shakudo articulated model of a stag beetle
Meiji-Taisho period (early 20th century), signed Kozan (Takase Kozan; 1869-1934)
The shakudo stag beetle finely constructed of numerous hammered parts jointed together with movable wings, limbs, jaws, head and antennae, the details finely chiseled
2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm.) long

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