A LARGE AND UNUSUAL WOOD NETSUKE OF A TOAD
A LARGE AND UNUSUAL WOOD NETSUKE OF A TOAD
By Masatomo, signed Masatomo 正友
Japan, Nagoya, first half of 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
Separately carved from two different types of wood, the rotund toad seated on its haunches on a double stump, its warty skin finely carved with remarkable ukibori pimples, the eyes inlaid in translucent pale horn with incised pupils. Two well-hollowed and asymmetrical himotoshi to the base. Signed MASATOMO within a rectangular reserve.
LENGTH 5.2 cm
Condition: Very good condition with minor wear, two plugged natural knots in the wood, expected age cracks, tiny nicks to the underside from surface contact.
Provenance: Old Viennese private collection.
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A LARGE AND UNUSUAL WOOD NETSUKE OF A TOAD
By Masatomo, signed Masatomo 正友
Japan, Nagoya, first half of 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
Separately carved from two different types of wood, the rotund toad seated on its haunches on a double stump, its warty skin finely carved with remarkable ukibori pimples, the eyes inlaid in translucent pale horn with incised pupils. Two well-hollowed and asymmetrical himotoshi to the base. Signed MASATOMO within a rectangular reserve.
LENGTH 5.2 cm
Condition: Very good condition with minor wear, two plugged natural knots in the wood, expected age cracks, tiny nicks to the underside from surface contact.
Provenance: Old Viennese private collection.
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