As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this large scale Meiji Period (1868-1912) articulated iron crab Jizai okimono by the well known armorer and arguably the most coveted maker of Jizai okimono, Myochin Muneyoshi,� his exact dates unknown but extensively recorded as working during the Edo to Meiji period. On this occasion Myochin has manufactured a larger scale articulated iron crab okimono with moving legs, mouth, pincers and eyes, its shell realistically modelled in exemplary detail. This rare creature has been fully artist signed to the underside suggesting that it was manufactured by Myochin Muneyoshi at the ripe old age of 77. A fascinating and increasingly scarce object that would sit well in any Japanese Meiji period metalwork collection, whilst also holding a broad appeal to the many Japanese armour collectors, who will certainly appreciate the skills involved in hand beating iron into articulated animals.Provenance :�Purchased directly by myself on a trip to Japan, having been housed in a private collection of arms and armour related items.SSJA Autumn 2024 Exhibition Catalogue - Plate 3Approximate Sizes :Maximum Width : 11''� 28 cmMaximum Depth :� 6''� 15 cmHeight : 2'' 5 cmFree worldwide delivery and a certificate of authenticity are included within the price of this item. EP85Members of LAPADA (London and provincial antique dealers association)As members of LAPADA all our stock is guaranteed.The golden chandelier symbol displayed in a window or at a fair is the sign of membership of LAPADA, the Association of Art & Antiques Dealers. Since its inception in 1974, LAPADA�s membership has grown to over 600 members making it the largest association of professional art and antiques dealers in the United Kingdom. Although the majority of its membership is UK based, LAPADA also currently has 50 members in 16 other countries. Membership is only open to those who meet the Association�...