The first by Gekko, the second after Tomotsugu Meiji (1868-1912)...
The first by Gekko, the second after Tomotsugu
Meiji (1868-1912) or Taisho (1912-1926) era, early 20th century
The first, carved as a group of four smaller turtles stacked upon the shell of a larger turtle, the eyes and himotoshi inlaid in dark horn, signed in a sunken oval reserve Gekko; the second, carved as a dragon emerging from stylized waves, inscribed Tomotsugu (2)
2 1/2in (6.3cm); 2in (5.3cm) high
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The first by Gekko, the second after Tomotsugu
Meiji (1868-1912) or Taisho (1912-1926) era, early 20th century
The first, carved as a group of four smaller turtles stacked upon the shell of a larger turtle, the eyes and himotoshi inlaid in dark horn, signed in a sunken oval reserve Gekko; the second, carved as a dragon emerging from stylized waves, inscribed Tomotsugu (2)
2 1/2in (6.3cm); 2in (5.3cm) high
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