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Rare Japanese Articulate Silver Lobster Jizai Okimono Myochin Hiroyoshi Meiji

Name: Rare Japanese Articulate Silver Lobster Jizai Okimono Myochin Hiroyoshi Meiji
Brand: Myochin Hiroyoshi
Price: 9145.69 AUD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.9 (50 reviews)

$6,000

£4,568.87

€5,260.94

CA$8,502.53

A$9,145.69

CHF 4,887.72

MX$107,801.57

NOK 61,622.70

SEK 56,334.84

DKK 39,308.07

About the Item

On offer is a rare articulate spiny lobster (Ise-Ebi) in pure silver made by Myochin Hiroyoshi in the late Meiji Period circa 1890-1900s. As an ornamental display item, this type of item is known in Japanese as Jizai Okimono. The lobster was meticulously constructed in silver parts in a realistic fashion. It is completely articulate within joins, from the body to the tail, from the antennas to every single limb. Signed "Hiroyoshi" and marked "Pure Silver" in Kanji on the belly as shown. Stone is for displaying only, not included. Most okimono pieces on the market made by Myochin are copper. It is quite rare to have a silver lobster, especially in such well-preserved condition. The metal okimono became popular in Meiji period, especially Jizai, the articulate animal figure that was painstakingly crafted, often by metal artists whose lineages were traced to pre-Edo period for Samurai clans. Myochin lineage was known for their metalwork in swords and fittings. It is said that the metalworkers initially made these to showcase their skills and later in Meiji restoration when weaponry-making declined, it became an independent business itself as collectibles for pleasure. The length of the lobster is 12" with antennas fully extended.

Creator:
Myochin Hiroyoshi (Artist)
Dimensions:
Height: 2 in (5.08 cm)Width: 12 in (30.48 cm)Depth: 5 in (12.7 cm)
Style:
Meiji (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Silver
Place of Origin:
Japan
Period:
Early 20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
Late 19th-Early 20th Century
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Fine antique condition, no losses, all joins work well, mellow surface patina due to silver oxidation.
Seller Location:
Atlanta, GA
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU945044035812

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