Katalognummer: NE0320-227 AN UNUSUAL AND RARE INLAID DRIFTWOOD NETSUKE OF A SNAKE Unsigned Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) A piece of natural driftwood, with a beautiful grain, embellished with a coiled copper snake in the center. The scales are finely incised, and the glaring eyes are inlaid in gold. The snake is held in place by a metal peg which forms a loop on the other side, which functions as himotoshi. One of the sides is inlaid with bow-shaped ivory inset. LENGTH 5 cm Condition: Natural cracks and some wear to the snake. Good condition. Provenance: French private collection. Schätzpreis 估價: € 1.500 Startpreis 起拍價: € 750 -
Katalognummer: NE0320-227 AN UNUSUAL AND RARE INLAID DRIFTWOOD NETSUKE OF A SNAKE Unsigned Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) A piece of natural driftwood, with a beautiful grain, embellished with a coiled copper snake in the center. The scales are finely incised, and the glaring eyes are inlaid in gold. The snake is held in place by a metal peg which forms a loop on the other side, which functions as himotoshi. One of the sides is inlaid with bow-shaped ivory inset. LENGTH 5 cm Condition: Natural cracks and some wear to the snake. Good condition. Provenance: French private collection. Schätzpreis 估價: € 1.500 Startpreis 起拍價: € 750 -
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