January Antiques & Decorative Arts
Lot 470: A Large Japanese Bronze Figure of a Cicada.
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A Large Japanese Bronze Figure of a Cicada.
A large bronze sculpture formed as a cicada, shown with an elongated segmented body and finely articulated head. The insect is presented with prominent eyes, raised antennae, and outstretched wings pierced with an openwork vein pattern.
L: Approximately 6.2cm
W: Approximately 10cm
Provenance: Private collection from a British gentleman.
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