Antique Bronze Jizai Articulated Grasshopper

$488.00

Late Meiji to early Taisho Era Bronze Jizai Grasshopper Okimono.  With articulated legs and antennae the Jisai is in very good condition.

Ships in a quality Japanese Urushi black lacquer box (see images).

The Japanese call these articulating objects Jizai Okimono 自在置物 which means ‘a freely moving image’.

Approximate dimensions are 15 cm length and 4 cm wide and a height of 3 cm. The weight is approximately 18 grams.

Shipping is via Australia Post and includes tracking.  Insurance on shipping is recommended.  Please email us at [email protected] for a quote on insurance.

Jizai Okizono are naturally articulating representations of animals.  The craftsmanship of articulated Jizai Okimono has been a Japanese art for many generations.  The subjects depicted include insects and snakes, crustaceans and even mythical dragons and fish. The materials used have been iron, bronze and sometimes silver and gold. This demonstration of craftsmanship by armorours and sword makers originated at the beginning of the 18th century to express their craftsmanship and skills in fabricating complex armour and weapons.

Christies Jizai Okimono

Shipping is via Australia Post and includes tracking.   Please email us at [email protected] for a quote on insurance.

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Antique Bronze Jizai Articulated Grasshopper

Late Meiji to early Taisho Era Bronze Jizai Grasshopper Okimono.  With articulated legs and antennae the Jisai is in very good condition.

Ships in a quality Japanese Urushi black lacquer box (see images).

The Japanese call these articulating objects Jizai Okimono 自在置物 which means ‘a freely moving image’.

Approximate dimensions are 15 cm length and 4 cm wide and a height of 3 cm. The weight is approximately 18 grams.

Shipping is via Australia Post and includes tracking.  Insurance on shipping is recommended.  Please email us at [email protected] for a quote on insurance.

Jizai Okizono are naturally articulating representations of animals.  The craftsmanship of articulated Jizai Okimono has been a Japanese art for many generations.  The subjects depicted include insects and snakes, crustaceans and even mythical dragons and fish. The materials used have been iron, bronze and sometimes silver and gold. This demonstration of craftsmanship by armorours and sword makers originated at the beginning of the 18th century to express their craftsmanship and skills in fabricating complex armour and weapons.

Christies Jizai Okimono

Shipping is via Australia Post and includes tracking.   Please email us at [email protected] for a quote on insurance.

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