A boxwood netsuke of a crab in a chestnut

By Miyazaki Joso (1835-1910) of Tokyo, Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th century

By Miyazaki Joso (1835-1910) of Tokyo, Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th century
The crustacean crawling over an open chestnut shell, details finely carved and incised; signed Joso. 4cm (1 9/16in).

Provenance:
Purchased at Bonhams, New York, 22 March 2011, lot 3041.

Published:
Sagemonoya, So School Netsuke, Tokyo, 1999.