FULLY ARTICULATED JIZAI OKIMONO DEPICTING EBI,HIROYOSHI
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A PAIR OF FULLY ARTICULATED JIZAI OKIMONO DEPICTING EBI (SPINY LOBSTER) BY HIROYOSHI
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Japan, late 19th century, Meiji period (1868-1912)
The ten legs, four antennae, multi-sectioned tail, as well as the mandibles are fully articulated and movable on both crustaceans. When brushing over the extremities they make a sound that is eerily reminiscent of the crawling of their real-life counterparts. The entire carapace is covered with little spikes identifying these crustaceans as spiny lobsters, also known as ebi in Japan. Signature HIROYOSHI on the underside
Shape: Figural
Dimensions: Largest 27.5 cm length, Smallest 20 cm length (both including antennae)
Condition: Very good complete condition
Provenance: American private collection
Auction result comparison: Another model of a spiny lobster by Hiroyoshi (erroneously described as crayfish) was sold at Bonhams, Fine Japanese Works of Art, New York, 19 March 2014, lot 3295
Copper
Japan, late 19th century, Meiji period (1868-1912)
The ten legs, four antennae, multi-sectioned tail, as well as the mandibles are fully articulated and movable on both crustaceans. When brushing over the extremities they make a sound that is eerily reminiscent of the crawling of their real-life counterparts. The entire carapace is covered with little spikes identifying these crustaceans as spiny lobsters, also known as ebi in Japan. Signature HIROYOSHI on the underside
Shape: Figural
Dimensions: Largest 27.5 cm length, Smallest 20 cm length (both including antennae)
Condition: Very good complete condition
Provenance: American private collection
Auction result comparison: Another model of a spiny lobster by Hiroyoshi (erroneously described as crayfish) was sold at Bonhams, Fine Japanese Works of Art, New York, 19 March 2014, lot 3295
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FULLY ARTICULATED JIZAI OKIMONO DEPICTING EBI,HIROYOSHI
Estimate €300 - €600
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