Japanese Signed Iron Jizai Okimono Articulated Spiny Lobster Hand-forged iron Jizai Okimono articulated spiny lobster. Each iron plate is carefully repousse hammered, creating a natural realism. The lobster is fully splayed on steel plates and armature wire. All ten legs and long antenna and articulated with multiple joints on each leg. Exquisitely crafted, showing off a very high skill of the metal worker. With artist signature underneath the lobster. Meiji Period (1868 - 1912) Dimensions: 13" x 7" x 5" (8 1/2" on stand)