Lot no. 365
A NETSUKE OF A SNAKE AND TORTOISE.
Japan, around 1900, length 4.9 cm.
Boxwood, the eyes of both amphibians are inlaid. The toad is locked by the snake who coils around its shell. Finely carved with unsused himotoshi.
Provenance: Old Swiss private collection, thence by descent.
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NETSUKE EINER SCHILDKRΦTE UMWUNDEN VON EINER SCHLANGE.
Japan, um 1900, L 4,9 cm.
Buchsbaumholz, die Augen beider Tiere sind eingelegt. Feine Schnitzerei mit ungebrauchten himotoshi.
Provenienz: Alte Schweizer Privatsammlung, durch Erbschaft an den jetzigen Besitzer.
Pictures credits: Contact organization
Asian Art
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