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Lot 248: A Myochin-School Iron Articulated Model of a Snake

Est: £1,500 GBP - £2,000 GBPSold:
Christie'sLondon, United KingdomNovember 09, 2011

Item Overview

Description

A Myochin-School Iron Articulated Model of a Snake
Signed Muneyoshi, Meiji Period (late 19th century)
With long, fully articulated russet iron body constructed of numerous hammered plates joined inside the body, the head carved with scales and fitted with hinged jaw and a movable tongue in gilt
105cm. long

Artist or Maker

Notes

A Myochin-School Iron Articulated Model of a Snake
Signed Muneyoshi, Meiji Period (late 19th century)
With long, fully articulated russet iron body constructed of numerous hammered plates joined inside the body, the head carved with scales and fitted with hinged jaw and a movable tongue in gilt
105cm. long

Auction Details

Japanese Art & Design

by
Christie's
November 09, 2011, 12:00 AM GMT

85 Old Brompton Road, London, LDN, SW7 3LD, UK