A stag-antler netsuke of a snail
After Ozaki Kokusai, Shiba, Tokyo, 19th century
Slithering over a long-stalked fungus, and trying to climb up over its top, the stalk forming the himotoshi, the antler is slightly worn and of a good tone, inscribed in a square reserve Koku. 4.5cm (1¾in).
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