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A BRONZE OKIMONO
OF A TANUKI (RANCOON DOG)
By Yukimori, Meiji era (1868-1912),
late 19th/early 20th century
Seated on its haunches with a quizzical
expression, one forepaw raised, its thick
bushy tail sweeping around the front; signed
on the base with chiselled characters Yukimori
saku within a silver rectangular reserve.
12.7cm x 16cm (5in x 6¼in).

£1,500 - 2,000
JPY230,000 - 300,000
US$2,100 - 2,800

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AN ARTICULATED IRON MODEL
OF A SPINY LOBSTER
By a member of the Myochin family,
Meiji era (1868-1912),
late 19th/early 20th century
Naturalistically modelled, formed from
individually cast, hammered and carved
sections crafted to resemble the crustacean’s
shell with well-chiselled details, assembled 428
with fully articulated joints to allow lifelike
mobility; signed on the belly Myochin; with an
unassociated wooden storage box.
20.5cm (8in) long with retracted antennae. (2).
£5,000 - 8,000
JPY760,000 - 1,200,000
US$7,100 - 11,000

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