Antique Japanese Carved Ivory Netsuke

Antique Japanese carved ivory netsuke - Toad with turtle crawling on back
$450.00
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A fine carved ivory Japanese netsuke in the form of a toad with expressive eyes and dimpled skin atop a leaf with naturalistic veins carved on the underside. A small turtles clambers onto the back. The carving is excellent and sophisticated with natural realism.

This netsuke dates from the Meiji period and is signed on the underside.

NOTE: This ivory is NOT elephant ivory which is restricted by the Endangered Species Act, et. al.

Dimensions (inches)
Length: 2
Height: 1/2

Condition
Excellent

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