Antique Japanese Edo Wrought Iron Phoenix Sculpture Circa 1800's

Description

Edo period early 1800s wrought iron and cast iron Phoenix sculpture. Fine and impressive wide stance with full spread of … more Edo period early 1800s wrought iron and cast iron Phoenix sculpture. Fine and impressive wide stance with full spread of tail feathers and wing feathers. parts cast in iron and parts hammered into the figure. The wings lift off and are attached by notched flanges in the body. Free standing on two feet and supported by a touching down of the longest tail feathers. Large figure and noble appearance measures 17.25" tall and is 17" from beak to tail tip, wing to wing tip 19.5". A Hollow body with fine feather patterns worked over the whole. Tail feathers are joined inside the body. Iron all over, magnetic tests. less