An ivory articulated model of a swimming crab
Meiji period (late 19th century)
The swimming crab constructed of numerous ivory parts joined together; the claws open and the limbs move, the details of the shell and body finely incised and the eyes lacquered
9¼in. (23.5cm.) wide
An ivory articulated model of a swimming crab
Meiji period (late 19th century)
The swimming crab constructed of numerous ivory parts joined together; the claws open and the limbs move, the details of the shell and body finely incised and the eyes lacquered
9¼in. (23.5cm.) wide
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