A rare ivory netsuke of a moth, by Shôsai. Early 20th century
A rare ivory netsuke of a moth, by Shôsai. Early 20th century
Of triangular shape, the wings covering the subsidiary wings and body. The large eyes with pupils of black horn. Signed Shôsai.
Height 4.4 cm
Provenance
Purchased from Ohmura, Hamburg, June 1971
Coll. no. 875 (printed and handwritten)
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A rare ivory netsuke of a moth, by Shôsai. Early 20th century
Of triangular shape, the wings covering the subsidiary wings and body. The large eyes with pupils of black horn. Signed Shôsai.
Height 4.4 cm
Provenance
Purchased from Ohmura, Hamburg, June 1971
Coll. no. 875 (printed and handwritten)
Sale price
Estimate
Time, Location
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