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Asian Sculpture / Okimono with Lion and Crows, Japan, Meiji Era, circa 1880

$2,491.77
$3,322.3625% Off
£1,860.23
£2,480.3025% Off
€2,100
€2,80025% Off
CA$3,461.82
CA$4,615.7625% Off
A$3,723.68
A$4,964.9125% Off
CHF 1,990.04
CHF 2,653.3925% Off
MX$43,891.62
MX$58,522.1625% Off
NOK 25,089.80
NOK 33,453.0625% Off
SEK 22,936.84
SEK 30,582.4525% Off
DKK 16,004.36
DKK 21,339.1425% Off

About the Item

Rare and important Japanese sculpture / statue / okimono in blackened and carved wood, depicting 1 lion, 2 birds (crows or other birds of prey) and 1 snake held in the claws of one of the crows. Japan, Meiji era, around 1880/1900. In good general condition, some discrete lacks. Measures: height 63cm Width 70cm Depth 25cm. Don't hesitate to contact us for a delivery quote.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 24.81 in (63 cm)Width: 27.56 in (70 cm)Depth: 9.85 in (25 cm)
  • Style:
    Meiji (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1880
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    VÉZELAY, FR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU6868228868192

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