LOT 115 WOOD NETSUKE OF A FROG WITH SNAKE, SANSUKUMI
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AN EXCELLENT WOOD NETSUKE OF A FROG WITH SNAKE, SANSUKUMI
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Japan, late 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
A powerful and large netsuke depicting a coiled snake (hebi), its body winding around forming a thick dense bundle and the scales masterfully carved. In its mouth it has caught the leg of a poor frog (kaeru), which struggles to break free, clambering and visibly in terror as its eyes are wide open. The wood shows a beautiful patina, accentuated with black lacquer for effect. Natural himotoshi.
HEIGHT 3 cm, LENGTH 5.3 cm, WIDTH 4 cm
Condition: Very good condition, the black lacquer is very slightly worn in some areas consistent with handling.
Provenance: European collection.
Literature comparison: Compare to a very similar example in Barry Davies Oriental Art, Netsuke from the Teddy Hahn Collection, London, 1996, no. 110.
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