A Japanese light wood root with patinated bronze shell fish 19th century

All bronze objects are detachable. They all have pegs to be pushed into the wood base. One of the antennae of the crayfish is broken and attached back (moves slightly). The front of wood where the tail of crayfish rest had some rubbing, also there are several sight rubbing or scratches on the patina of wood around bronzes. Two small tips of crabs craws are missing. Otherwise in very good condition. This lot will be offered without reserve.
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