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Japan Pair of Antique Hand Cast Crabs, 100 Year Old Relics
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A fine pair of antique Japanese hand-wrought and hand cast copper ten legged crabs Okimono sculptures from an old Kyoto collection. Very fine condition. Today these older works of art serve as neat collectibles and wonderful decorative accents and make for great conversation. Some think the designs on some of their shells resemble Samurai masks!
Dimensions: Big 8 inches long and 5 inches wide and 2 inches high
Authentic antique examples and in particular this large size are hard to find today.
Handmade and hand cast. Only one pair.
Provenance: Old Kyoto collection.
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