A polychrome ivory articulated okimono of a crayfish, Meiji period
Estimate $6,000 – $8,000
naturalistically rendered, the body intricately carved with finely detailed carapace, tail and fins, the jointed legs with claws, the removable slender feelers and long antennae reaching over the body, the eyes protruding from the head, the upper surface coloured to resemble the pink shell, the underside signed Hironaga
32.5 cm long
- Lot Sold $7,500 (Hammer Price)
- $9,150 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)
Condition Report
One of the small fins along the underside now fixed with glue. The end of one long feeler broken off approx 8 cm from the tip, now in two parts approx 5 cm and 3 cm long. Some surface wear. Otherwise generally good condition
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Specialists
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Alison AlfordConsultant Arts & DesignSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Alison Alford |
Brett BallardSpecialist Australian & International ArtSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Brett Ballard |
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Fiona HaywardSenior Specialist Australian & International Art |
Anthony HurlConsultant Arts & DesignAdelaide T: +61 (0)8 7225 7836 E: Anthony Hurl |
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Ann RobertsConsultant, Asian Art Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Ann Roberts |
Geoffrey SmithChairman Australian & International Art |