A wood netsuke of turtles
A wood netsuke of turtles
School of Tadatoshi, Nagoya, Edo period (1615-1868), 19th century
A large turtle almost entirely hidden in its carapace, its head turned to the right and its legs and tail drawn back, two smaller turtles clambering on its shell; inscribed Tadatoshi. 3.8cm (1 3/8in) wide.
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A wood netsuke of turtles
School of Tadatoshi, Nagoya, Edo period (1615-1868), 19th century
A large turtle almost entirely hidden in its carapace, its head turned to the right and its legs and tail drawn back, two smaller turtles clambering on its shell; inscribed Tadatoshi. 3.8cm (1 3/8in) wide.