Two wood netsuke
Two wood netsuke
Edo period, (1615-1868), early to mid-19th century
The first a pigeon perched on a discarded roof tile, its head turned back to the right, a large snail carved in relief on the underside forming the himotoshi, 4.2cm (1 5/8in) high; the second a young bird perched on a roof tile, comprising two pieces, the eyes inlaid, unsigned, 4cm (1½in). (2).
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Two wood netsuke
Edo period, (1615-1868), early to mid-19th century
The first a pigeon perched on a discarded roof tile, its head turned back to the right, a large snail carved in relief on the underside forming the himotoshi, 4.2cm (1 5/8in) high; the second a young bird perched on a roof tile, comprising two pieces, the eyes inlaid, unsigned, 4cm (1½in). (2).
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