A VERY RARE MOTHER-OF-PEARL NETSUKE OF A FROG
A VERY RARE MOTHER-OF-PEARL NETSUKE OF A FROG
Unsigned
Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
Carved from a choice piece of shimmering mother-of-pearl with little inclusions, finely polished, and depicting a smiling frog (kaeru). Large, asymmetrical himotoshi through the underside. Mother-of-pearl katabori netsuke of this quality are extremely rare.
LENGTH 4.5 cm
Condition: Excellent condition.
Provenance: French private collection.
Auction comparison: Another mother-of-pearl netsuke of similar quality was sold at Zacke, Fine Netsuke, Sagemono & Okimono, 2 November 2011, Vienna, lot 86.
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A VERY RARE MOTHER-OF-PEARL NETSUKE OF A FROG
Unsigned
Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
Carved from a choice piece of shimmering mother-of-pearl with little inclusions, finely polished, and depicting a smiling frog (kaeru). Large, asymmetrical himotoshi through the underside. Mother-of-pearl katabori netsuke of this quality are extremely rare.
LENGTH 4.5 cm
Condition: Excellent condition.
Provenance: French private collection.
Auction comparison: Another mother-of-pearl netsuke of similar quality was sold at Zacke, Fine Netsuke, Sagemono & Okimono, 2 November 2011, Vienna, lot 86.
