The Katchen Collection of Netsuke – Part II

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Lot 193
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CRAB ON HAMAGURI (CLAM) SHELL BY SHUKOSAI ANRAKU

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Description

  • CRAB ON HAMAGURI (CLAM) SHELLBY SHUKOSAI ANRAKU
  • Signed Shukosai Anraku with kakihan
  • Ivory
  • 4.2cm., 1 5/8 in.
The crustacean is modelled clambering onto a clam shell.  Its pincers and legs clearly defined and accentuating the crawling motion.