TADATOSHI: A FINE WOOD NETSUKE OF A TURTLE PYRAMID

TADATOSHI: A FINE WOOD NETSUKE OF A TURTLE PYRAMID
By Tadatoshi, signed Tadatoshi 忠利
Japan, Nagoya, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)

A very fine Nagoya school wood netsuke, both compact and dynamic, depicting five turtles climbing over one another to reach the highest point and the most sun. Their individual carapaces show fine detail, typical for the school. The finely stained wood is of a very appealing color. Signed underneath in sosho (running script) TADATOSHI. Natural himotoshi.

HEIGHT 3 cm

Condition: Excellent condition.
Provenance: Ex Raymond Bushell, sold Sotheby's New York, 21st March 2000, lot 160 (sold for 4.370 USD).