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Japanese Bronze Crab Okimono Meiji Signed Yasunosuke
$3,500
£2,616.34
€3,018.01
CA$4,900
A$5,177.66
CHF 2,784.58
MX$61,986.27
NOK 34,887.47
SEK 31,951.86
DKK 22,540.98
About the Item
This wonderful Japanese cast bronze okimono in the form of crab was made by Yasunosuke, a member of the Ryubundo Yasunosuke family active during Meiji period (1868-1912). Naturalistically modeled and crafted in refined details, the bronze sculpture features a crawling crab with none-articulated legs and a textured surface that closely resembles the crustacean’s shell. The bronze is patinated to a deep reddish-brown finish. Signed to the underside Yasunosuke.
The rocks are for display only and are not included with the okimono.
As an ornamental display item, this type of small sculpture is known in Japanese as Okimono. They became popular in late Edo to Meiji period. Due to the declined demand of the weapons starting in the peaceful Edo period under the Shogunate, many metalwork families including Ryubundo lineage switched from making weaponry to bronze artwork including statues and smaller okimono. They transferred their skills in metal work into a new art form that ultimately attracted the attention of the west audience as well.
- Dimensions:Height: 1.6 in (4.07 cm)Width: 6.125 in (15.56 cm)Depth: 3 in (7.62 cm)
- Style:Meiji (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:Bronze,Cast
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:19th century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Fine antique condition with mellow surface patina.
- Seller Location:Atlanta, GA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU945048468012
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