A boxwood netsuke of a tortoise and a frog. 19th century - image-1
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Lot 374 Dα

A boxwood netsuke of a tortoise and a frog. 19th century

Auction 1190 - overview Cologne
11.12.2021, 11:00 - Asian Art
Estimate: 1.800 € - 2.200 €
Result: 1.875 € (incl. premium)
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A boxwood netsuke of a tortoise and a frog. 19th century

A frog sits with his head extended forward on the carapace of a tortoise who has withdrawn completely into its shell. Inscribed Tomotada.
Height 2.2 cm; length 4.3 cm

Provenance

Private collection, Berlin