Meiji Period Japanese Copper Alloy Articulated Lobster

A Japanese copper alloy lobster, articulated and realistically…
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A Japanese copper alloy lobster, articulated and realistically modelled, signature to the underside, Meiji period, the spiny crayfish with legs, antennae, body and tail all articulated, a fine patina, the tail/flap hesitates to move. Provenance: An old South African collection, length 23 cm

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  • Patination / Patina - In broad terms, patination refers to the exterior surface appearance of the timber, the effect of fading caused by exposure to sunlight and air over the course of a century or more, changing the piece to a soft, mellow colour.

    As patina is very difficult to replicate, it is one of the most important guides to determining the age of furniture.

    Patina is also the term applied to the bloom or film found on old bronzes due to oxidisation.

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