Bronze - A bronze okimono of a cricket with long antennae. - Showa period (mid 20th century)

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A bronze okimono from Japan in good condition, dating to the Showa period, depicting a cricket with long antennae, measuring 16 cm high by 3 cm wide by 5.5 cm deep, authentic and accompanied by an original certificate of authenticity.

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Description from the seller

A bronze okimono depicting a cricket with long antennae projecting forward.

Okimono (置物), combining the kanji "oki" (置き, to place) and "mono" (物, object), refers to a decorative object meant for display. Okimono, popular in the Meiji period (1868 - 1912), were finely crafted sculptures made from materials such as ivory, boxwood, wood, and bronze.

---The okimono is in good condition. Please refer to the pictures for further details.

---The item will be carefully packed and shipped via DHL express or FedEx.

The original certificate of authenticity issued by our gallery will be provided to the buyer.
745

Seller's Story

Mastromauro Arte Giapponese, based in Milan, specializes in Japanese art, with particular attention to the Edo (1603–1868) and Meiji (1868–1912) periods, while also maintaining an open perspective on more contemporary works. Here on Catawiki, they offer a part of their collection in every weekly auction.
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A bronze okimono depicting a cricket with long antennae projecting forward.

Okimono (置物), combining the kanji "oki" (置き, to place) and "mono" (物, object), refers to a decorative object meant for display. Okimono, popular in the Meiji period (1868 - 1912), were finely crafted sculptures made from materials such as ivory, boxwood, wood, and bronze.

---The okimono is in good condition. Please refer to the pictures for further details.

---The item will be carefully packed and shipped via DHL express or FedEx.

The original certificate of authenticity issued by our gallery will be provided to the buyer.
745

Seller's Story

Mastromauro Arte Giapponese, based in Milan, specializes in Japanese art, with particular attention to the Edo (1603–1868) and Meiji (1868–1912) periods, while also maintaining an open perspective on more contemporary works. Here on Catawiki, they offer a part of their collection in every weekly auction.
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Details

Dynastic Style/Period
Showa period (mid 20th century)
Country of Origin
Japan
Material
Bronze
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
A bronze okimono of a cricket with long antennae.
Height
16 cm
Width
3 cm
Depth
5.5 cm
Authenticity
Original/official
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Objects sold
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