A wood netsuke of a snail
A wood netsuke of a snail
By Tadatoshi (circa 1770-1840), Nagoya, Edo period (1615-1868), 19th century
Emerging from its shell and bending over the top, its optic feelers extended, the fleshy part of the body trailing beneath, forming the himotoshi; signed with ukibori (raised) characters in a rectangular reserve Tadatoshi. 3.5cm (1 3/8in) wide.
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A wood netsuke of a snail
By Tadatoshi (circa 1770-1840), Nagoya, Edo period (1615-1868), 19th century
Emerging from its shell and bending over the top, its optic feelers extended, the fleshy part of the body trailing beneath, forming the himotoshi; signed with ukibori (raised) characters in a rectangular reserve Tadatoshi. 3.5cm (1 3/8in) wide.
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