描述
A FINE WOOD NETSUKE DEPICTING A PAIR OF SHIMEJI MUSHROOMS Unsigned Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Naturalistically craved, the concave cap of the larger mushroom supporting the small, overturned mushroom. The gills of both are finely incised and the edges of the caps are carved as though the mushroom were beginning to split. Himotoshi naturally formed through the stem of the largest mushroom. The wood bearing a fine, dark patina. WIDTH 4.5 cm Condition: Very good condition with only minor wear. Provenance: Lempertz Cologne, 21 March 2021, lot 113. German private collection, acquired from the above.
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A FINE WOOD NETSUKE DEPICTING A PAIR OF SHIMEJI MUSHROOMS Unsigned Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Naturalistically craved, the concave cap of the larger mushroom supporting the small, overturned mushroom. The gills of both are finely incised and the edges of the caps are carved as though the mushroom were beginning to split. Himotoshi naturally formed through the stem of the largest mushroom. The wood bearing a fine, dark patina. WIDTH 4.5 cm Condition: Very good condition with only minor wear. Provenance: Lempertz Cologne, 21 March 2021, lot 113. German private collection, acquired from the above.
