Meiji Crab

Discussion in 'Metalware' started by Willcpfc, Jan 3, 2021.

  1. Willcpfc

    Willcpfc Well-Known Member

    Thought I would show one of my personal favourite items.

    Bronze crab with articulated legs and claws. Japanese naturally.

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    Willcpfc, Jan 3, 2021
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  2. KikoBlueEyes

    KikoBlueEyes Well-Known Member

    That's way cool!
     
    KikoBlueEyes, Jan 3, 2021
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  3. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Really beautiful, Will, I can see why it is one of your favourites. Japanese bronzes are amazing.
     
    Any Jewelry, Jan 3, 2021
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  4. Willcpfc

    Willcpfc Well-Known Member

    A good bit of heavy metal.
     
    Willcpfc, Jan 3, 2021
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  5. i need help

    i need help Moderator Moderator

    Very nice, so realistic! If I saw it on the beach, I’d run! :woot:
     
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  6. Hollyblue

    Hollyblue Well-Known Member

    Modern piece made by a Japanese master,his son was an instructor at Revere Academy when I was there for a Zogan inlay class.

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    Hollyblue, Jan 3, 2021
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  7. Willcpfc

    Willcpfc Well-Known Member

    Great to see the skills haven't been lost to time.
     
    Willcpfc, Jan 3, 2021
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  8. Rayo56

    Rayo56 Well-Known Member

    Just have to say - "THAT'S FANTASTIC" !!!!!!!!!!
     
    Rayo56, Jan 3, 2021
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  9. Hollyblue

    Hollyblue Well-Known Member

    Found a couple more photos.

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    Hollyblue, Jan 4, 2021
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  10. Sedona

    Sedona Well-Known Member

    Very cool! Thanks for sharing.
     
    Sedona, Jan 4, 2021
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