California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 June 13, 2015  June 13, 2015

 Lot # 5789 
A PAIR OF FINE JAPANESE OKIMONO IVORY CRABS    十九世紀 象牙雕螃蟹一對配原座


  • Dimension: Width of Largest: 9 3/8 in (23.8 cm) Length of stand: 20 in (50.8 cm)
  • Estimate From: $800
  • Estimate To: $1200

Realistically carved with superb details, each crab is modelled with mechanically movable pincers and legs, the back bears a two character mark 'Song Shan', accompanied with original wood stand carved with flower. Meiji Period, 19th Century.