Japanese Carved Ivory Netsuke Depicting a Monk Dressed in His Flowing Robes his Hand Trapped in an Huge Clam
Japanese Carved Ivory Netsuke Depicting a Monk Dressed in His Flowing Robes his Hand Trapped in an Huge Clam
As these molluscs are a salacious symbol the Monk is crying a warning to others
Smooth silky creamy patina
Unsigned
Edo Period Early 19th Century
As these molluscs are a salacious symbol the Monk is crying a warning to others
Smooth silky creamy patina
Unsigned
Edo Period Early 19th Century
Japanese Carved Ivory Netsuke Depicting a Monk Dressed in His Flowing Robes his Hand Trapped in an Huge Clam
