Rare Iron Articulated Sculpture of a Praying Mantis, Edo Period

Mid century iron sculpture of a praying mantis with brass wings. Unsigned. Condition: good, no apparent losses, signs of age/wear, see images. Measures a total of 27" tall x approx. 19" long. Weight:

This is a phenomenal Edo period (1603-1868) Myochin Hiroyoshi / Hung-Mei Japanese Jizai Okimono Iron Articulated Crayfish, signed. Provenance: the Owen D. Mort, Jr. Collection. Owen David Mort was an

Title: Japanese Bronze Animal Sculpture - Praying Mantis Origin: Asian private collection Date/Period: 20th Materials: bronze Size: about 7x5x3 cm, exquisite Japanese bronze mantis sculpture, handcraf

Title: Japanese Bronze Animal Sculpture - Praying Mantis Maker: 1 Origin: Asian private collection Date/Period: 20th Materials: bronze Description: Size: about 7x5x3 cm, exquisite Japanese bronze mant

Title: Japanese Bronze Animal Sculpture - Praying MantisOrigin: Asian private collectionDate/Period: 20thMaterials: bronzeDescription: Size: about 7x5x3 cm, exquisite Japanese bronze mantis sculpture,

Stunning Japanese Fuchi that appears to be Edo period. This signed piece shows a large praying mantis which has powerful meaning in the Japanese culture. Also depicted are 2 fireflies to connect the w

AN EARLY JAPANESE IRON CRAB AND MIXED METAL CUP, EDO/MEIJI PERIODS. Comprising an articulated iron crab with fully movable jointed legs (some pieces absent), and a very fine silver, copper and gold m

Rare Edo Period 32 Plate Ken Suji Kabuto Helmet. Large in size from the mid Edo Period. All Iron construction. Beautiful brass patination on the maedate. Overall good condition, circa 1700 - 1750. 14

East Asia, Japan, Edo Period, ca. 1830 to 1870 CE. A fascinating and incredibly unusual black lacquered Kabuto (helmet) - the hachi comprised of three pieces with an attached maebashi (visor) and shik

Momoyama Edo Period Japanese Samurai Armor Made Of Iron, Leasther, Silk And Fabric. Ultra Rare Eboshi Kabuto (helmet), Elegant And Sturdy (of Great Value). Armor Is Decorated With Bear Hair And Ukudut

A RARE AND COMPLETE JAPANESE TATAMI-DO GUSOKU ARMOR Iron, fabric, wood, leather and lacquer Japan, Edo period An impressive and complete armor set – the iron kabuto with five lame shikoro held t

Iron, alloys, brocade and diverse materials, Japan. Edo period (1603 -1868) The multi-piece set of armor is a rare example, because of how nearly complete it is. From the helmet to the mask, to the sh

Legs slightly articulated, wings remove to an open font. signed. 2 x 6 x 1 1/4 inches

An extremely rare Japanese horse's muzzle, early Edo periodThe muzzle made of slightly pitted, wrought iron bands, connected by chains at the centre. Embellished with a kiri flower. Length 22 cm.This

Hand Forged Wrought Iron Jizai (an adjustable hanger for a cooking pot over a fire pit), with a nicely executed fish, Edo period, 41" long; PLUS a mid 20th c. Bamboo Bonsai Rake, 31" long. Good condit

RARE JAPANESE FIREPLACE HANGER (& BONSAI RAKE) - Hand Forged Wrought Iron Jizai (an adjustable hanger for a cooking pot over a fire pit), with a nicely executed fish, Edo period, 41" long; PLUS a mid

Fine and rare Edo period (1600 – 1868) Samurai arrow or yanone. Yajiri or arrow head is laminated iron manufactured by the same process as the Samurai swords and these yajiri were generally mad

**Originally Listed At $1500** Ancient Greece, Cyprus, Iron Age, Cypro-Archaic Period I, Cypriot culture, ca. 750 to 600 BCE. Now that's a horse of a different color! A rare pottery sculpture of an un

East Asia, Japan, Edo to Meiji period, ca. mid 19th to early 20th century CE. A bronze articulated model of a crayfish, with a signature on the underside of its carapace. Meticulously constructed of n

19TH CENTURY JAPAN EDO PERIOD RELIEF IRON HELMET; NO DAMAGE, NO REPAIRING, WEAR DUE TO AGE.

Myochin School, signed Muneyoshi?, Meiji Period Fully articulated russet iron body constructed of numerous hammered plates joined inside the body, the head realistically carved with scales and fitted

Magnificent Edo Period Japanese Samurai Armor. Rare Blue Color, Kiritsuke Kozane Dou With Enormous Sope. Ken-suji Kabuto, 42 Plates With Very Elegant Maedate. Ultra Rare Hitsu Made To Be Transported B

Carved wood, lacquered and partially gilded. With small flaws and cracks.Measurements: 71 cm. 71 cm

Late Period to Ptolemaic Period, Ca. 664-30 BC.A rare sculpture of a seated ibis made from bronze and alabaster. Its intricate details are achieved by casting the legs and head separately in bronze an