Japan, Ise-Yamada, mid-19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) The two reptiles engaged in a battle, the snake tightly coiled around the tortoise who does not seem particularly impressed. The scales of the snake and carapace of the tortoise carved with intricate detail and a heightened sense of naturalism. The eyes of both double inlaid. Large, asymmetrical himotoshi underneath. HEIGHT 4.5 cm, LENGTH 6.5 cm Condition: Very good condition, minor wear. Provenance: British collection. Auction comparison: A very similar netsuke of slightly smaller size was sold at Lempertz, Auction 1146, 7 December 2019, Cologne, lot 226 (sold for 4,464 EUR).
Japan, Ise-Yamada, mid-19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) The two reptiles engaged in a battle, the snake tightly coiled around the tortoise who does not seem particularly impressed. The scales of the snake and carapace of the tortoise carved with intricate detail and a heightened sense of naturalism. The eyes of both double inlaid. Large, asymmetrical himotoshi underneath. HEIGHT 4.5 cm, LENGTH 6.5 cm Condition: Very good condition, minor wear. Provenance: British collection. Auction comparison: A very similar netsuke of slightly smaller size was sold at Lempertz, Auction 1146, 7 December 2019, Cologne, lot 226 (sold for 4,464 EUR).
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