Ɏ A FINE IVORY NETSUKE DEPICTING A PAIR OF SNAILS

Lot details Unsigned Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Finely carved as two snails, the smaller crawling along the larger snail’s shell, both with slimy bodies naturalistically rendered with crosshatch incision work, the shells subtly incised and stained. Generously excavated, asymmetrical himotoshi foot of the larger snail. Beautiful, deep honey-yellow patina to the underside. LENGTH 4.4 cm Condition: One tentacle of the smaller snail restored. Otherwise good condition with minor wear and age cracks. Provenance: Lempertz, Asian Art, 25 June 2021, Cologne, lot 906. German private collection, acquired from the above. Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number AT 24-B-0053).Unsigned Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Finely carved as two snails, the smaller crawling along the larger snail’s shell, both with slimy bodies naturalistically rendered with crosshatch incision work, the shells subtly incised and stained. Generously excavated, asymmetrical himotoshi foot of the larger snail. Beautiful, deep honey-yellow patina to the underside. LENGTH 4.4 cm Condition: One tentacle of the smaller snail restored. Otherwise good condition with minor wear and age cracks. Provenance: Lempertz, Asian Art, 25 June 2021, Cologne, lot 906. German private collection, acquired from the above. Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number AT 24-B-0053).

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