19th Century French Sculpture in Japanese Style with Earthquake Detection Mechanism

Exceptional French sculpture from the second half of the 19th century, crafted in a refined Japanese style. This unique piece features a sophisticated counterweight mechanism designed to detect earthquakes through the oscillation of specific mobile elements. A remarkable fusion of artistic ingenuity and scientific innovation from the era.
Origin: France
Period: Second half of the 19th century
Dimensions: 26x24x32h cm

SKU: 16944