Katalognummer: NE1119-214 A VERY RARE DARK WOOD NETSUKE OF A SEA HORSE Unsigned Japan, second half 19th century Carved from grainy dark wood with reddish hues, probably kurogaki wood (black persimmon), depicting a sea horse of elegant shape. The sea horse has large double inlaid eyes of shimmering mother of pearl with horn pupils, giving it a comical expression. The details are well-carved and minimalistic. Good and large himotoshi through the backside. HEIGHT 7.7 cm Condition: Excellent condition. Provenance: European collection. Schätzpreis 估價: € 1.500 Startpreis 起拍價: € 750 -
Katalognummer: NE1119-214 A VERY RARE DARK WOOD NETSUKE OF A SEA HORSE Unsigned Japan, second half 19th century Carved from grainy dark wood with reddish hues, probably kurogaki wood (black persimmon), depicting a sea horse of elegant shape. The sea horse has large double inlaid eyes of shimmering mother of pearl with horn pupils, giving it a comical expression. The details are well-carved and minimalistic. Good and large himotoshi through the backside. HEIGHT 7.7 cm Condition: Excellent condition. Provenance: European collection. Schätzpreis 估價: € 1.500 Startpreis 起拍價: € 750 -
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