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A small iron articulated model of a crab
Signed Kozan (Takase Kozan; 1869-1934), Meiji-Taisho period (early 20th century)
The small russet-iron crab finely constructed of numerous hammered plates joined inside the body, the limbs, claws and legs move, the details finely carved and chiseled; signature on reverse side of right claw
2 in. (5.1 cm.) wide
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