Posted 8 years ago
djsvintage…
(1 item)
A very rare Japanese Copper Articulated Spiny Lobster / Crawfish with realistic design and articulation to the limbs, body and tail.
Circa 1868-1890. Made by the Myochin who originally made armor for Samurai warriors. Meiji Restoration. Japan.
10" Antenna to tail -- 5" body -- 1.5" wide 14 oz
AMAZING piece-- can you post the signature for us to see?
scott
HI scottvez - I uploaded the signature pic for you to see...
Thanks much! GREAT item!
scott
Beautiful piece and amazing work!
Welcome to CW :-)
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/roadshow/season/8/chicago-il/appraisals/articulated-iron-crayfish--200302A19
Absolutely fantastic!!!!
The one in roadshow link is an antique made of iron...
Same as yours, included signature:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/172236980950