A pair of iron jizai okimono of crabs
Probably early 20th centuryNaturalistically rendered, of riveted construction with engraved detail and fully articulated legs, signed 'Myochin Munesuke saku' (made by Myochin Munesuke), with wood storage box inscribed 'Myochin Muneseuke saku, Kani ni-soku or Kani ni-hiki' (two crabs made by Myochin Munesuke). the largest approx. 18cm (7in) wide with legs extended. (3).