A wood netsuke of a desiccated salmon head
A wood netsuke of a desiccated salmon head
By Miwa, Edo period (1615-1868), early 19th century
The dried fish with open mouth, its lower jar movable, its skin adhering to its partially visible bones, the eyes, teeth and bone inlaid, one cord hole ringed with stained bone; signed Miwa with a seal. 7.2cm (2 7/8in) wide.
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A wood netsuke of a desiccated salmon head
By Miwa, Edo period (1615-1868), early 19th century
The dried fish with open mouth, its lower jar movable, its skin adhering to its partially visible bones, the eyes, teeth and bone inlaid, one cord hole ringed with stained bone; signed Miwa with a seal. 7.2cm (2 7/8in) wide.
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