EDO PERIOD (18TH CENTURY), SIGNED TSUJI

This 18th century netsuke carved by Tsuji exemplifies the Japanese miniature sculpture tradition, depicting a herd boy resting peacefully atop a buffalo in finely worked wood. The piece demonstrates the characteristic skill of Edo period artisans in capturing naturalistic detail and gentle movement within the small functional form designed to hang from a kimono sash. The subject matter, drawn from Chinese pastoral imagery, reflects the cultural refinement and artistic sophistication valued among educated Japanese collectors of the period.