January Antiques & Decorative Arts
Lot 476: A Japanese Bronze Model of a Stag Beetle.
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A Japanese Bronze Model of a Stag Beetle.
A finely cast Japanese bronze model of a stag beetle, shown in a naturalistic crawling pose. The elongated body is carefully articulated, with detailed segmentation to the abdomen, delicately modelled legs, and prominent curved mandibles characteristic of the stag beetle.
L: Approximately 5.5cm
Provenance: Private collection from a British gentleman.
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