11. Three Articulated Insects

A)  A silver articulated model of a praying mantis, the wings chiselled and signed under the inner wing Muneyoshi

Japan, Meiji (1868-1912)
Length: 4 inches (10 cm)

B)  A silver articulated model of a cicada, the wings and head well chiselled and signed under the inner wing Muneyoshi.

Japan, Meiji (1868-1912)
Length: 2½ inches (6.25 cm)

C)  A silver articulated model of a hornet, with protracting sting. The wings well chiselled and signed under the inner wing Muneyoshi.

Japan, Meiji (1868-1912)
Length: 2¼ inches (6 cm)

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