A Japanese bronze Jizai style okimono of a Grasshopper (Meiji period 1868-1912)

Price: £155
Stock No. 1841/A

 

A Japanese (Meiji period 1868-1912) bronze Jizai style okimono of a Long-Horned Grasshopper. Highly detailed with articulated antennae. Polished bronze, aged well with a good patina. Stands evenly on it’s feet (no rocking). Unsigned.

Length: 17 cm.

Dated c.1890-1900.