Explore the Beauty of Japanese Fine Art
Explore the Beauty of Japanese Fine Art
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A rare Articulated Bronze Jizai Okimono Crab from the early Meiji era. The crab has 32 moveable parts with legs and claws as well as its eyes being articulated and able to be realistically moved. Articulated movement is limited on one claw and a couple of legs. This could be because of previous damage. We have not forced movement to these limbs and no restoration has been carried out on this item. Ships with the original box which is marked “Kani Okimono (Crab Ornament)”.
The Japanese call these objects Jizai Okimono 自在置物 which means ‘a freely moving image’.
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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.
A rare Articulated Bronze Jizai Okimono Crab from the early Meiji era. The crab has 32 moveable parts with legs and claws as well as its eyes being articulated and able to be realistically moved. Articulated movement is limited on one claw and a couple of legs. This could be because of previous damage. We have not forced movement to these limbs and no restoration has been carried out on this item. Ships with the original box which is marked “Kani Okimono (Crab Ornament)”.
The Japanese call these objects Jizai Okimono 自在置物 which means ‘a freely moving image’.
Shipping is via Australia Post and includes tracking, signature and insurance.
Please contact us for price
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.
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