A boxwood netsuke of a skull and toad. Second half 19th century - image-1
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Lot 498 Dα

A boxwood netsuke of a skull and toad. Second half 19th century

Auction 1226 - overview Cologne
21.06.2023, 10:30 - Asian Art
Estimate: 700 € - 900 €
Result: 945 € (incl. premium)
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A boxwood netsuke of a skull and toad. Second half 19th century

A toad climbs over a skull with two large front teeth. The finely rendered warty skin contrasts well with the larger, shiny parts of the skull. Signed Masanao.
Height 3.8 cm