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AN EXCELLENT STAG ANTLER SASHI NETSUKE OF A WASP IN A
ROTTING LEAFY GOURD
Unsigned, stag antler sashi netsuke
Japan, 19 CENTURY %DO PERIOD
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A masterfully carved elongated gourd with leafy vines curling around it.
The gourd is rotting, since there are many holes and the antler material
perfectly simulates the decay of the vegetable. A large wasp, with
huge inlaid eyes of black horn, has settled in a large and hollowed-out
crevasse in the gourd and is feeding on it. A beautiful late autumn scene
symbolizing the duality of life and death. Large himotoshi on the reverse.
LENGTH 16 CM

Condition: Minor imperfections, one small section of the vine at the top is
restored, generally in good condition
0ROVENANCE "RITISH PRIVATE COLLECTION

Estimate EUR 2.000,-
Starting price EUR 1.000,-

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