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A bronze articulated model of a beetle
Meiji period (late 19th century), signed Watanabe
The beetle constructed of numerous parts joined together, the neck and limbs move, finely finished with brown patina, the details of the body incised; signature on underside
6in. (15.2cm.) long
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