Unusual Netsuke depicting an insect on top of two cages - Steel - Japan - Meiji period (1868-1912)

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Unusual netsuke depicting an insect on top of two cages, made of steel, from Japan, dating to the early Meiji period (1868–1912), with a height of 38 mm, width 37 mm, and depth 18 mm, in excellent condition and unsigned.

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Unusual Netsuke depicting an insect on top of two cages. Unsigned. Metal. Japan. Early Meiji period (1868-1912).

Unusual Netsuke depicting an insect on top of two cages. Unsigned. Metal. Japan. Early Meiji period (1868-1912).

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Dynastic Style/Period
Meiji period (1868-1912)
Country of Origin
Japan
Material
Steel
Condition
Excellent condition
Title of artwork
Unusual Netsuke depicting an insect on top of two cages
Height
38 mm
Width
37 mm
Depth
18 mm
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