Title: Handcrafted Ivory articulated Crab
Shipping: $29.00
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Condition: Very Good
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Item ID: 768
Beautiful Handcrafted Ivory articulated Crab Articulated ivory crab with a hinged lags in the shape of a crab. This is an intricately carved snuff box. Oriental articulated crab is being offered for your consideration. This beautiful crab is of superior workmanship and would look great anywhere.
Link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Articulation_%28architecture%29
"JIZAI" (articulated objects) refers to the animal-shaped objects that were made mainly of iron with joints, which allow flexible movements as if they were alive. These objects are constructed using special techniques of hinges, rivets and gears.
