Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912) Depicting a naturalistically crafted scorpion, the tail and pincers are movable. Maximum LENGTH 11 cm Condition: Good condition with associated surface wear. Some parts possibly reattached, as is usual for a piece like this. Provenance: Holzapfel collection, Geneva, Switzerland. This lot was acquired by second generation members of the Holzapfel family after 1970 and has remained in the family ever since.