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A Meiji Period Japanese Articulated Bronze Hermit Crab, C.1900
Quiet Street Antiques of Bath
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A Meiji Period Japanese Articulated Bronze Hermit Crab, C.1900

1900 - 1920
Description

A superb Meiji period Japanese articulated Bronze Hermit Crab, with removable shell. The rear of the crabs’ body is articulated and shaped so as to insert into the shell opening. Highly realistic, beautifully modelled and in exceptional condition. Stamped signature to the crabs’ body. Stands evenly on four legs on a flat surface with and without shell.

Length: 10 cm x width: 7.5 cm.

Dated: c.1900-1910

Physical Dimensions
Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
7.5cm (2.95")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Declaration

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this piece to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1221224
Dealers Internal Reference
1916/A
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Description
A superb Meiji period Japanese articulated Bronze Hermit Crab, with removable shell. The rear of the crabs’ body is articulated and shaped so as to insert into the shell opening. Highly realistic, beautifully modelled and in exceptional condition. Stamped signature to the crabs’ body. Stands evenly on four legs on a flat surface with and without shell.

Length: 10 cm x width: 7.5 cm.

Dated: c.1900-1910

Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
7.5cm (2.95")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Date of Manufacture

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this piece to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1221224
Dealers Internal Ref
1916/A
Quiet Street Antiques of Bath
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A Meiji period Japanese articulated Bronze Hermit Crab, c.1900
A Meiji period Japanese articulated Bronze Hermit Crab, c.1900
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A Meiji period Japanese articulated Bronze Hermit Crab, c.1900
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