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A carved wood study of a toad sitting atop a mushroom — 日本 名古屋 十九世紀 木雕蟾蜍根付

A carved wood study of a toad sitting atop a mushroom

日本 名古屋 十九世紀 木雕蟾蜍根付

A carved wood netsuke from 19th century Nagoya, Japan, featuring a toad perched atop a mushroom. This miniature sculptural form demonstrates traditional Japanese craftsmanship and attention to naturalistic detail.

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Arts d'Asie Online

November 3, 2021

Estimate: $2,000 – $3,000

Lot 194

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A carved wood study of a toad sitting atop a mushroom, 日本 名古屋 十九世紀 木雕蟾蜍根付

A carved wood netsuke from 19th century Nagoya, Japan, featuring a toad perched atop a mushroom. This miniature sculptural form demonstrates traditional Japanese craftsmanship and attention to naturalistic detail.

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Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Mushroom, 19th Century, Japanese, Toad, Wood Carving, Nagoya, Netsuke