An ivory figure of a crab, Japan, Meiji period Naturalistically carved mitten crab (Eriocheir sinensis) with flexible eyestalks and limbs. The dorsal and abdominal parts (carapax and pleon) in greenish colour. No signature. Width 31 cm, historic, historical, 19th century, Japanese, Asian, Asia, Far East, object, objects, stills, clipping, clippings, cut out, cut-out, cut-outs, exotic, bizarre, fine arts, art, art object, art objects, artful, precious, collectible, collector's item, collectibles, collector's items, rarity, rarities, Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available
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Size: 4526px × 2654px
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Photo credit: © INTERFOTO / History / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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