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Lot 27:
Description
A Silver Plated figurine modelled as a praying mantis in a standing posture with raised raptorial forelegs. The body, head, and legs are cast with realistic anatomical details, including serrated edges to the forelegs and a segmented abdomen. The wings are constructed from intricate scrolling filigree wirework within a solid frame, each wing set with two oval green Jade cabochons. The head is inset with two small circular red cabochon stones to represent the eyes. The metal surfaces exhibit a naturally aged patina with dark tarnish throughout, and minor areas of wear to the plating revealing the base metal beneath.
Length: 12.7 cm.
Condition report:
Extensive dark tarnish and surface oxidation is present across all metal components (photo 1, 2). The delicate filigree wirework appears entirely intact with no visible breaks or crushed sections (photo 3). All four green Jade cabochons and both red eye stones are present and securely seated (photo 1, 2, 3). Minor wear to the silver plating is visible on the underside and high points of the legs (photo 4). Solder joints at the neck and thorax appear original to the construction (photo 5).
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