The Katchen Collection of Netsuke – Part II

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Lot 214
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SNAIL ON FUNGUS BY SHIGEMASA

Estimate
3,500 - 4,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • SNAIL ON FUNGUSBY SHIGEMASA
  • Signed in a polished reserve Shigemasa
  • Boxwood
  • 3.8cm., 1 1/2 in.
The snail slithering over the crown of a large tree fungus, its stalk curled beneath to form the himotoshi, the details are delicately rendered and the wood is variously stained for effect.