A FINE NETSUKE OF A CLUSTER OF HAMAGURI CLAMS
A FINE NETSUKE OF A CLUSTER OF HAMAGURI CLAMS
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Japan, probably Iwashiro, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
Finely carved as a sensual group of five hamaguri clams. The surface of each with deeply incised concentric ribbing and the lip-like bulges at the ends are inlaid in lustrous stained bone. Natural himotoshi through the opening between the clams.
LENGTH 3.8 cm
Condition: Very good condition, minor surface wear.
Provenance: Ex-collection Carlo Monzino, sold at Sotheby's, 21 June 1995, London, lot 208, purchased by Barry Davies. Ex-collection Teddy Hahn, Darmstadt, acquired from the above.
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A FINE NETSUKE OF A CLUSTER OF HAMAGURI CLAMS
Unsigned
Japan, probably Iwashiro, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
Finely carved as a sensual group of five hamaguri clams. The surface of each with deeply incised concentric ribbing and the lip-like bulges at the ends are inlaid in lustrous stained bone. Natural himotoshi through the opening between the clams.
LENGTH 3.8 cm
Condition: Very good condition, minor surface wear.
Provenance: Ex-collection Carlo Monzino, sold at Sotheby's, 21 June 1995, London, lot 208, purchased by Barry Davies. Ex-collection Teddy Hahn, Darmstadt, acquired from the above.
