A Stag antler netsuke of a shark
Edo period (1615-1868) or Meiji era (1868-1912), mid-late 19th century
Edo period (1615-1868) or Meiji era (1868-1912), mid-late 19th century
Naturalistically rendered with incised details, its mouth wide open, the dorsal fin and tail shaped like the branches of the antlers, its pupils inlaid in dark horn; inscribed on its belly in seal form Masayuki. 10.8cm (4¼in) long.
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Edo period (1615-1868) or Meiji era (1868-1912), mid-late 19th century
Edo period (1615-1868) or Meiji era (1868-1912), mid-late 19th century
Naturalistically rendered with incised details, its mouth wide open, the dorsal fin and tail shaped like the branches of the antlers, its pupils inlaid in dark horn; inscribed on its belly in seal form Masayuki. 10.8cm (4¼in) long.