January Antiques & Decorative Arts
Lot 482: A Japanese Bronze Model of a Stag Beetle.
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A Japanese Bronze Model of a Stag Beetle.
Cast in bronze as a naturalistic model of a stag beetle, shown with an elongated body, articulated legs, and prominently extended mandibles. The beetle is rendered in a dynamic pose, with carefully modelled segmentation to the abdomen and detailed texturing across the carapace and limbs. The underside is fully worked, with the legs and thorax clearly defined, reflecting close observation of the insect’s form.
L: Approximately 9cm
Provenance: Private collection from a British gentleman.
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