{"product_id":"antique-kasli-cast-iron-figurine-devil-mephistopheles-russian-art-casting","title":"Antique Kasli Cast Iron Figurine \"Devil\" Mephistopheles Russian Art Casting","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"item-specifics\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"specs-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-pair\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-name\"\u003eObject Type\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-value\"\u003eFigurine\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-pair\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-name\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-value\"\u003eCast Iron\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-pair\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-name\"\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-value\"\u003eUkraine\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item-description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description-text\"\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Cast Iron (Chugun)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/b\u003e Kasli (Urals, Russia)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSubject:\u003c\/b\u003e Devil \/ Mephistopheles \/ Chort\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 308 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLength:\u003c\/b\u003e approx. 17 cm (6.7 inches)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeight:\u003c\/b\u003e approx. 8.5 cm (3.3 inches)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1,40em;\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAntique Kasli Cast Iron Figurine – \"The Crawling Devil\" (Mephistopheles)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eI am offering for sale a classic example of famous Russian artistic iron casting from Kasli. This dynamic figurine, often referred to as \"The Devil\" or \"Mephistopheles,\" is renowned for its incredible level of detail and expressive anatomy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Design:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eThis model was originally created in the late 19th\/early 20th century and remained popular throughout the Soviet era. It features a devil in a creeping, predatory pose with elongated fingers and a long, curved tail. The piece is finished with the traditional \"Dutch soot\" (black lacquer), which provides a soft, satin sheen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Report (Important):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDamage:\u003c\/b\u003e There is a notable loss (break) on the back right leg. The hoof\/lower part of the leg is missing (please see photos #4 and #8 for a close-up of the break).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGeneral Wear:\u003c\/b\u003e The rest of the figurine (hands, tail, horns) is intact. There are minor scuffs and traces of age on the lacquer surface consistent with an antique item.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSold \"As Is\":\u003c\/b\u003e This is a perfect candidate for restoration or a great addition to a collection of Urals iron casting for those who don't mind the \"battle scars\" of history.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 308g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLength:\u003c\/b\u003e ~17 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeight:\u003c\/b\u003e ~8.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eShipping:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eGlobal shipping available. The item will be packed very securely with plenty of bubble wrap to ensure safe delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003ePlease review all high-resolution photos carefully as they form part of the description. 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