A large wood netsuke of a snail on a mushroom
A large wood netsuke of a snail on a mushroom
Edo period (1615-1868), late 18th/early 19th century
The snail slithering over the large mushroom, its optic feelers extended, pine needles on one side of the mushroom head, the thick stalk forming the himotoshi beneath, the slightly worn wood bearing a good patina; unsigned. 6.5cm (2 3/8in) wide.
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A large wood netsuke of a snail on a mushroom
Edo period (1615-1868), late 18th/early 19th century
The snail slithering over the large mushroom, its optic feelers extended, pine needles on one side of the mushroom head, the thick stalk forming the himotoshi beneath, the slightly worn wood bearing a good patina; unsigned. 6.5cm (2 3/8in) wide.
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