Sale 5565
London, South Kensington
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2 October 2005
Price realised
GBP 1,320
Estimate
An articulated iron model of a prawn, signed Myochin Munenaga, Edo period the russet iron uchidashi body divided into seven articulated sections and a tail, with moveable antenae, legs and claws, wood box -- 9½in. (24.2cm.) long including antennae.
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