Description TWO MATCHING PAIRS OF MENUKI DEPICTING CRABS
Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
The first pair of copper showing a single, naturalistically modelled crab; the second of shakudo with gold details, each depicting two crabs next to each other. Both pairs with a wood tomobako (storage box).
LENGTH 3.3 & 4.1 cm
WEIGHT 12 and 8 g
Condition: Excellent condition with age-related surface wear.
Provenance: Hungarian private collection.