Picture of Antique Japanese Carved Ivory Netsuke
Picture of Antique Japanese Carved Ivory Netsuke Picture of Antique Japanese Carved Ivory Netsuke Picture of Antique Japanese Carved Ivory Netsuke Picture of Antique Japanese Carved Ivory Netsuke Picture of Antique Japanese Carved Ivory Netsuke

Antique Japanese Carved Ivory Netsuke

Antique Japanese carved ivory netsuke - Toad with turtle crawling on back
Vendor: David Anthony
$450.00
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A fine carved ivory Japanese netsuke in the form of a toad with expressive eyes and dimpled skin atop a leaf with naturalistic veins carved on the underside. A small turtles clambers onto the back. The carving is excellent and sophisticated with natural realism.

This netsuke dates from the Meiji period and is signed on the underside.

NOTE: This ivory is NOT elephant ivory which is restricted by the Endangered Species Act, et. al.

Dimensions (inches)
Length: 2
Height: 1/2

Condition
Excellent

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