The size of Netsuke: 1 1/2"High x 1" Dia. Very nice Tsuge Hardwood Netsuke. Netsuke has very fine quality wood and gently carved with fine rounded lines. The design subject with bearded men holding "Tai(sea bream)" out of fish basket. Men has the sort of hat which is unusual one. He has Hyotan(Gourd) on right back and sagemono type on the left side. There is Himotoshi on the back as well as one straight hole top to bottom. Datinf from late Edo(Edo Kouki). 19c. No signature, but very fine piece and unusual one. Actual piece is much nicer. The photo show dust under and around neck area reflected light. |
