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Myochin-School Iron Articulated Model Snake
Myochin-School Iron Articulated Model Snake
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A Myochin-School Iron Articulated Model of a Snake Meiji period (late 19th century). The russet-iron snake constructed of numerous hammered plates joined inside the body, the head carved with scales and fitted with a hinged jaw opening to reveal a movable tongue, eyes finished in shakudo and gilt. As sold at Christie's Japanese and Korean Art Sale on 18 September 2007, similar to Lot # 188, Theirs was 41.75 inches in length. Pre auction estimate of $5000-$7000, sold for $20000 including buyer's premium. Our's measures as follows: Length 61" by Diameter 1.5".
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Myochin-School Iron Articulated Model Snake

Estimate $2,000 - $4,000
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Starting Price $1,000
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