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An ebony netsuke of a tortoise and young
Iwami Province, late 18th/early 19th century

The Robert S. Huthart Collection of Iwami Netsuke: Part I
15 May 2019, 14:00 BST
London, New Bond Street

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An ebony netsuke of a tortoise and young

Iwami Province, late 18th/early 19th century
The turtle almost completely encased within its shell, its head about to emerge and its legs drawn in while its offspring walks on its carapace, its head, legs and tail extended, unsigned. 4.8cm (1 7/8in).

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黒檀彫根付　亀に鼈　無銘　18世紀後期/19世紀前期

Published:
Earle, Huthart, p.362, no.338.

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