Japanese Ivory Netsuke of an Attractive Shell Group of Three Venus Clams
A Japanese Ivory Netsuke of an Attractive Shell Group of Three Venus Clams
Unstained fine smooth creamy patina
Unsigned
19th Century
Size: 1.5cm high, 4cm wide, 3cm deep - ½ ins high, 1½ ins wide, 1¼ ins deep
Unstained fine smooth creamy patina
Unsigned
19th Century
Size: 1.5cm high, 4cm wide, 3cm deep - ½ ins high, 1½ ins wide, 1¼ ins deep
A Japanese Ivory Netsuke of an Attractive Shell Group of Three Venus Clams
Unstained fine smooth creamy patina
Unsigned
19th Century
Size: 1.5cm high, 4cm wide, 3cm deep - ½ ins high, 1½ ins wide, 1¼ ins deep
Unstained fine smooth creamy patina
Unsigned
19th Century
Size: 1.5cm high, 4cm wide, 3cm deep - ½ ins high, 1½ ins wide, 1¼ ins deep
‘Hamaguri’ seawater Venus clams are found in the coastal waters of Japan, Korea and China and are said to taste best during the cherry blossom season. Because the shells are a joined pair, they symbolise martial harmony and so clam soup is often served at weddings. However the clam is also said to be a salacious symbol as it resembles women’s genitalia.
Ex European Private collection
Japanese Ivory Netsuke of an Attractive Shell Group of Three Venus Clams
