Lot 1238 , A Japanese Meiji period bronze model of an aubergine, mounted with a preying mantis, signed and with seal mark H.17cm

A Japanese Meiji period bronze model of an aubergine, mounted with a preying mantis, signed and with seal mark H.17cm
Estimate £150-250

Mantis missing a leg, enamel is worn and it wobbles and turns. Aubergine has several scuffs and scratches and areas of discolouration, particularly around the leaves


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Sold for £600