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228 | A RARE ARTICULATED IVORY
OKIMONO OF A CRAB
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)

The crab naturalistically carved with movable limbs, and large inlaid
eyes. The surface is finely stippled and incised to emulate the AUCTION COMPARISON
natural carapace of the crab.
For a related example see
Bonhams, Fine Japanese Art,
Maximum LENGTH 25 cm
12 November 2015, London,
lot 480 (sold for 2,375 GBP).
Condition: Very good condition with few minor traces of wear.
Some segments are more rigid than others, and have possibly been
reattached, as is expected from a piece like this. Estimate EUR 2,000
Provenance: British collection. Starting price EUR 1,000

229 | AN ARTICULATED IVORY OKIMONO
OF A CRAB WITH WIDE CARAPACE
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912) Condition: Old repair to one leg, otherwise in good condition with
minor traces of wear. Some segments are more rigid than others,
and have possibly been reattached, as is expected from a piece like
The crab naturalistically carved with a wide carapace, movable this.
limbs, and large inlaid eyes. The surface is finely stippled and Provenance: British collection.
incised to emulate the natural carapace of the crab.
Estimate EUR 2,000
Maximum LENGTH 20 cm Starting price EUR 1,000

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