Rare Japanese Articulated Rhinoceros Beetle, Signed Kozan

Rare Japanese Articulated Rhinoceros Beetle, Signed Kozan

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Rare Japanese Articulated Rhinoceros Beetle, Signed Kozan

SKU 1389514 Categories Accessories, Articulated, Exceptional Objects, Iron, Metalwork Tags asian antique, Japanese antique

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Region	Japanese
Period	Pre 1900

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A very rare Japanese antique finely detailed and articulated iron rhinoceros beetle. During the peaceful time of the Meiji Period, samurai armor smiths turned their attention and skill toward making these exquisite creatures. The individually crafted movable parts of this rhinoceros beetle spotlights the skill needed to create the articulation required in a suit of samurai armor. Wings open slightly to reveal another pair of wings underneath. Even apart from it’s realism, the beetle’s characteristics are charming. Signed on the underside of the of the right interior wing: School of Takase Kozan (1869-1934) Mounted as if climbing a branch.

Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: Total height 8 3/4″. Insect only: 2 1/4″ long.

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A very rare Japanese antique finely detailed and articulated iron rhinoceros beetle. During the peaceful time of the Meiji Period, samurai armor smiths turned their attention and skill toward making these exquisite creatures. The individually crafted movable parts of this rhinoceros beetle spotlights the skill needed to create the articulation required in a suit of samurai armor. Wings open slightly to reveal another pair of wings underneath. Even apart from it’s realism, the beetle’s characteristics are charming. Signed on the underside of the of the right interior wing: School of Takase Kozan (1869-1934) Mounted as if climbing a branch.

Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: Total height 8 3/4″. Insect only: 2 1/4″ long.

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Region	Japanese
Period	Pre 1900

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