An ivory netsuke of two snails
By Masatomo, Edo period (1615-1868), 19th century
By Masatomo, Edo period (1615-1868), 19th century
Carved as a large snail with a smaller snail on its back, both emerging from their shells, part of the large snail's fleshy body forming the himotoshi beneath; signed Masatomo. 4.5cm (1¾in) wide.
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By Masatomo, Edo period (1615-1868), 19th century
By Masatomo, Edo period (1615-1868), 19th century
Carved as a large snail with a smaller snail on its back, both emerging from their shells, part of the large snail's fleshy body forming the himotoshi beneath; signed Masatomo. 4.5cm (1¾in) wide.
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