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FOUR WOOD NETSUKE OF TORTOISES TWO NETSUKE
Edo period (1615-1868), 19th century Edo period (1615-1868), 19th century
The first of ebony, its head emerging from its shell and movable on a The first of wood, a rat seated on a desiccated fish head with open
hidden hinge, unsigned, 5.1cm (2in) wide; the second of boxwood, mouth, the fish skin adhering to its partially visible bones, signed Miwa,
a turtle with another climbing on to its shell, signed on an ivory tablet 4.5cm (1¾in) wide; the second of stained ivory, a newly hatched
Masatada, 4.2cm (1 5/8in) wide; the third of boxwood, entirely hidden chick spreading its wings, climbing over a broken eggshell, signed
within its shell, signed Masatomo, 4.8cm (7/8in) wide; the fourth of Masatsugu, 3.3cm (1¼in) high. (2).
similar form, inscribed Tomotada, 4.8cm (1 7/8in) wide. (4).
£800 - 1,000
£1,500 - 1,800 JPY120,000 - 150,000
JPY230,000 - 270,000 US$1,100 - 1,400
US$2,100 - 2,500
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TWO WOOD NETSUKE OF ELEPHANTS Edo period (1615-1868), early 19th century
Edo period (1615-1868), 19th century The first a large snail slithering over a section of wood, its optic feelers
The first with various attendants, one climbing over its back, the extended over the side, unsigned, 6.6cm (2 5/8in) wide; the second
elephant’s eyes inlaid, inscribed on the underside Tametaka, 4.2cm a double gourd and foliage resting on a piece of driftwood, unsigned,
(1 5/8in) wide; the second seated, its head raised and facing ahead 5.1cm (2in) wide. (2).
as it bays, its legs drawn in for compactness, the pupils inlaid, signed
Masayoshi, 4.5cm (1¾in) wide. (2). £1,000 - 1,500
JPY150,000 - 230,000
£1,000 - 1,500 US$1,400 - 2,100
JPY150,000 - 230,000
US$1,400 - 2,100

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