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19th Century (Meiji Period) Japanese Bronze Articulated Bronze Centipede
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19th Century (Meiji Period) Japanese Bronze Articulated Bronze Centipede

19th century
Description

A late 19th century (Meiji period) Japanese bronze articulated bronze centipede, with moving segmented joints.

Signed to the underside.

Length: 15 cm

Dated, c.1890-1900.

Physical Dimensions
Height
15cm (5.91")
Declaration

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this Japanese Articulated Bronze Centipede to the 1890s.

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SA1199444
Dealers Internal Reference
1892/A
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Description
A late 19th century (Meiji period) Japanese bronze articulated bronze centipede, with moving segmented joints.

Signed to the underside.

Length: 15 cm

Dated, c.1890-1900.

Height
15cm (5.91")
Date of Manufacture

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this Japanese Articulated Bronze Centipede to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1199444
Dealers Internal Ref
1892/A
Quiet Street Antiques of Bath
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Archive I A detailed 19th-century Japanese Meiji period bronze articulated centipede resting on a neutral textured surface.

19th Century (Meiji Period) Japanese Bronze Articulated Bronze Centipede

Archive II A detailed 19th-century Japanese Meiji period bronze articulated centipede resting on a neutral textured surface. View II
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A detailed 19th-century Japanese Meiji period bronze articulated centipede resting on a neutral textured surface.
19th century (Meiji period) Japanese bronze articulated bronze centipede
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A detailed 19th-century Japanese Meiji period bronze articulated centipede resting on a neutral textured surface.
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  • ObjectSculptures
  • Period19th century
  • StyleJapanese Meiji
  • MaterialBronze, Patinated Metal
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsSegmented body, Articulated legs, Curved antennae, Textured exoskeleton
  • SizeH 15 cm (6 in)

This nineteenth-century Japanese Meiji period sculpture is a dark brown patinated metal and bronze articulated centipede. The decorative piece displays a textured exoskeleton, curved antennae, moving segmented joints, and multiple articulated legs along its slender body. A signature is stamped to the underside of the sculpture. Measuring 15 cm high, this finely modelled curio shows naturalistic details across its entire form. Today, this sculptural item suits placement upon an office desk within a gentleman's library or study. Collectors of Meiji period metalwork can display the figure within a cabinet of curiosities alongside other small bronze sculptures. The articulated joints allow the sculpture to be positioned in curved configurations, adding dynamic interest to a curated display space. The dark patination and intricate segmental moulding complement traditional desk accessories and leather-bound books.

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Jizai okimono are realistic articulated animal figures crafted in metal, which emerged in Japan during the late Edo and Meiji periods. Metalworkers utilised intricate internal joints to allow natural movement in sculptures of insects, crustaceans, dragons, and reptiles.

Craftsmen hand-forged or cast individual bronze segments, connecting them with internal pins, hinges, and rivets. This complex construction allows the body, legs, and antennae to flex and articulate realistically.

Authentic pieces exhibit precise hand-chiselled details, smooth mechanical articulation without binding, and natural patination consistent with age. Look for maker signatures from noted metalworking workshops or delicate hand-fitted joint construction.

Display this piece on a dark wood desk, bookshelf, or inside a glass cloche as part of a curiosity cabinet display. Its detailed form complements dark academia, maximalist, or understated Japanese-inspired interiors.

Dust gently with a soft, dry camel-hair brush to prevent damaging delicate moving parts. Avoid water or liquid polish, and apply a thin layer of microcrystalline wax to protect the natural patina if required.
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