Jizai Okimono Japanese Articulated Sculpture Book

Japanese Culture and ART Exhibition Catalogue

Jizai Okimono

This publication is an catalogue for an exhibit of Jizai Okimono held at the Tokyo National Museum.  Jizai Okimono are realistically shaped figures of animals made from iron, copper, shibuichi (copper and silver alloy) and shakudo (copper and gold alloy). Their bodies and limbs are articulated, and can be moved like real animals. Among these ornamental figures, models of birds, fishes, snakes, lobsters, crabs and insects, as well as imaginary beings such as dragons, are common.

The bodies of the dragons can be made to undulate, and their limbs can bend and even their claws can be extended. Likewise, the birds can spread their wings and turn their heads. Typical insects include stag beetles, dragonflies and butterflies, which are able to imitate all the movements of their real life counterparts. 

Works shown range from 1750's through the Meiji Period.

This would be a useful reference for anyone interested in exquisite Japanese metal works.

Book Specification:
Text: Japanese - 40 pages, 21 x 29.5 cm (2.54 cm = 1 inch)  - Soft Bound  - Printed on quality thick stock - Condition: New

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