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A Wonderful Pair of Japanese Ivory Articulated Crabs
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    Specialists in japanese works of art from the meiji period 1868-1912
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A Wonderful Pair of Japanese Ivory Articulated Crabs

19th century
Description

As part of our Japanese art collection we are delighted to offer this increasingly scarce pair of ivory articulated crabs from the Meiji period , the crabs are undoubtably made by the same carver and probably put together to represent male and female ,due to the difference in sizes , the ivory is of the finest quality used to produce crustaceans of this type, remarkably each crab has 34 moving components finely engineered and held in place with ivory pins, the lifelike eyes have been gold lacquered for effect, the shells have such a realistic finish to the top whilst the underside is finished to perfection, you could just as easily be handling a real crab !!

The condition is stunning considering that between them they have 68 moving components , for complete accuracy we notice a couple of tiny old professional spliced repairs on one or two leg joints (example see pic 8 rear leg)otherwise wonderful patiantion and condition .

Approximate sizes

Large crab

Max Width 10.5" 27 cm

Body size 3" 7.5 cm x 2.75" 7 cm

Smaller crab

Max Width 9" 23 cm

Body size 2.5" 6.3 cm x 2.25" 5.7 cm

We may consider splitting the crabs.

Free worldwide delivery included in the price of this item , buyers outside the EU are fully responsible for the costs of any licences that may be required.

For a further selection of our Japanese art collection please visit our new gallery at www.steveslyjapaneseart.com

Physical Dimensions
Height
27cm (10.63")
Width
27cm (10.63")
Declaration

Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art has dated this piece to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA388073
Dealers Notes

Available during usual business hours 7 days a week by prior appointment only.

Available out of hours for general enquiries : sales@stagsheadantiques.com or steve@steveslyjapaneseart.com

Tel 07774-635918

Description
As part of our Japanese art collection we are delighted to offer this increasingly scarce pair of ivory articulated crabs from the Meiji period , the crabs are undoubtably made by the same carver and probably put together to represent male and female ,due to the difference in sizes , the ivory is of the finest quality used to produce crustaceans of this type, remarkably each crab has 34 moving components finely engineered and held in place with ivory pins, the lifelike eyes have been gold lacquered for effect, the shells have such a realistic finish to the top whilst the underside is finished to perfection, you could just as easily be handling a real crab !!
fig 1. A WONDERFUL PAIR OF JAPANESE IVORY ARTICULATED CRABS
fig 1. A Wonderful Pair of Japanese Ivory Articulated Crabs

The condition is stunning considering that between them they have 68 moving components , for complete accuracy we notice a couple of tiny old professional spliced repairs on one or two leg joints (example see pic 8 rear leg)otherwise wonderful patiantion and condition .

fig 2. A WONDERFUL PAIR OF JAPANESE IVORY ARTICULATED CRABS
fig 2. A Wonderful Pair of Japanese Ivory Articulated Crabs

Approximate sizes

Large crab

Max Width 10.5" 27 cm

Body size 3" 7.5 cm x 2.75" 7 cm

Smaller crab

Max Width 9" 23 cm

Body size 2.5" 6.3 cm x 2.25" 5.7 cm

We may consider splitting the crabs.

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Free worldwide delivery included in the price of this item , buyers outside the EU are fully responsible for the costs of any licences that may be required.
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art

For a further selection of our Japanese art collection please visit our new gallery at www.steveslyjapaneseart.com

Height
27cm (10.63")
Width
27cm (10.63")
Date of Manufacture

Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art has dated this piece to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA388073
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2012

Specialists in japanese works of art from the meiji period 1868-1912

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art Profile Page

Trade Associations

Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art is a registered member of BADA 

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Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art

Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
Telephone 07774 635918
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Stags Head Antiques Ltd
Bournemouth
Dorset
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/stagshead
Verified Since Jan 2012
Items For Sale 29
Items Sold 1,666
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
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  • Period19th century
  • SizeH 27 cm (11 in) x W 27 cm (11 in)
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