Katalognummer: NE0320-077 MASANAO: A WOOD NETSUKE OF A SNAIL ON A SCHOLAR’S ROCK WITH REISHI FUNGUS By Masanao, signed Masanao Japan, Ise-Yamada, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) A highly symbolic, fine wood netsuke depicting a scholar’s rock with a snail slithering across it, extending its feelers. Two stalks of reishi fungus grow next to the rock. The underside shows the signature MASANAO 正直 within a polished reserve. Natural himotoshi. HEIGHT 3.6 cm Condition: Excellent condition. Provenance: Ex Collection Harriet Jaffé, sold at Sotheby’s, 11 December 1985, lot 559. Masanao was an avid carver of snails, however this present model appears to be unique in its composition. Schätzpreis 估價: € 1.500 Startpreis 起拍價: € 750 -
Katalognummer: NE0320-077 MASANAO: A WOOD NETSUKE OF A SNAIL ON A SCHOLAR’S ROCK WITH REISHI FUNGUS By Masanao, signed Masanao Japan, Ise-Yamada, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) A highly symbolic, fine wood netsuke depicting a scholar’s rock with a snail slithering across it, extending its feelers. Two stalks of reishi fungus grow next to the rock. The underside shows the signature MASANAO 正直 within a polished reserve. Natural himotoshi. HEIGHT 3.6 cm Condition: Excellent condition. Provenance: Ex Collection Harriet Jaffé, sold at Sotheby’s, 11 December 1985, lot 559. Masanao was an avid carver of snails, however this present model appears to be unique in its composition. Schätzpreis 估價: € 1.500 Startpreis 起拍價: € 750 -
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