- 832
a rare ebony study of a crab by Ryusui, Iwami, early 19th century
Estimate
4,000 - 4,500 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- 7cm., 2 3/4 in.
the large crab resting on an irregular section of driftwood, carved in layers, the wood slightly worn, signed Ryusui choku
Literature
For a very similar example, see The Robert S Huthart Collection of Iwami Netsuke, vol.1, p.147, no.127