🏮 Part of our “Japanese Art, Ceramics & Décor” collection – a curated selection of antiques reflecting the beauty and craftsmanship of old Japan. Explore more unique finds in our store.

A fine and unusual group of antique Japanese Meiji period miniature insect figures, modelled as a spider, centipede, and scorpion. 
Each piece is delicately hand-crafted in mixed metals with a silvery tone suggestive of a low-silver alloy, detailed with small red glass eyes.

These exquisite naturalistic studies exemplify the artistry and imagination of late 19th-century Meiji metalworkers, who created intricate depictions of insects and animals in copper, brass, and low-silver alloys. The combination of lifelike modelling and refined surface finish makes this an exceptional trio.

Approximate measurements and weights:

• Spider – 3.5cm long, 7.8g
• Centipede – 8cm long, 7.6g
• Scorpion – 4.5cm long, 8.1g

A highly collectible set appealing to connoisseurs of Japanese metalwork, Meiji-era miniatures, and naturalistic sculpture.

🚚 Free UK shipping via Royal Mail Tracked 48 – international buyers welcome via eBay’s Global Shipping Programme.