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VENUS SHELLS BY MASAMITSU
Estimate
2,000 - 2,500 GBP
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Description
- VENUS SHELLSBY MASAMITSU
- Signed Masamitsu
- Wood with ivory inlay
- 3.8cm., 1 1/2 in.
Approximately sixteen shells clustered together to form a compact composition with natural himotoshi, most of the shells with inlaid ivory tips.
Literature
For a very similar example, see Neil K. Davey, Netsuke, p.199, no.606.
Catalogue Note
This artist is recognisable by the peculiar flourish with which he signed his name.