Japanese Ivory Netsuke Naturalistically Carved Group of Three Aubergines 'Nasubi'
A Japanese Ivory Naturalistically Carved Group of Three Aubergines 'Nasubi' with Typical Stained and Stippled Curled Calyx
The Himotoshi slightly worn with use
Smooth silky patina
Signed Shuosai Hidemasa II
Mid 19th Century
Size: 2cm high - ¾ ins high
The Himotoshi slightly worn with use
Smooth silky patina
Signed Shuosai Hidemasa II
Mid 19th Century
Size: 2cm high - ¾ ins high
A Japanese Ivory Naturalistically Carved Group of Three Aubergines 'Nasubi' with Typical Stained and Stippled Curled Calyx
The Himotoshi slightly worn with use
Smooth silky patina
Signed Shuosai Hidemasa II
Mid 19th Century
Size: 2cm high - ¾ ins high
The Himotoshi slightly worn with use
Smooth silky patina
Signed Shuosai Hidemasa II
Mid 19th Century
Size: 2cm high - ¾ ins high
In Japan the aubergine ‘Nasubi’ is a very popular food, but is also a symbol of wealth and good luck.
Ex European Private collection
Japanese Ivory Netsuke Naturalistically Carved Group of Three Aubergines 'Nasubi'
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