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A Good Japanese Meiji Period Ivory Netsuke Frog and Snake
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A Good Japanese Meiji Period Ivory Netsuke Frog and Snake

19th century
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As part of our Japanese art collection we are delighted to offer this nicely carved ivory netsuke bearing old collection labels , the netsuke is formed as lilly pad and lotus leafs and depicts a frog sat upon the lilly pad with a water snake crawling from inside a lotus pod, meanwhile the most charming snail appears from under the lotus leaf , a great subject and well carved netsuke bearing one or two old collection labels to the rear, the himotoshi is cleverly formed by the crossing of the lotus stems.

The condition is great !!

Approximate sizes

Length 3.9 cm

Width 3.0 cm

Free worldwide delivery included in the price of this item, buyers outside the EU are responsible for the cost of any licences that may be required.

For a further selection of our Japanese art collection please visit our new gallery at www.steveslyjapaneseart.com

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Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art has dated this piece to the 1890s.

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Available during usual business hours 7 days a week by prior appointment only.

Available out of hours for general enquiries : sales@stagsheadantiques.com or steve@steveslyjapaneseart.com

Tel 07774-635918

Description
As part of our Japanese art collection we are delighted to offer this nicely carved ivory netsuke bearing old collection labels , the netsuke is formed as lilly pad and lotus leafs and depicts a frog sat upon the lilly pad with a water snake crawling from inside a lotus pod, meanwhile the most charming snail appears from under the lotus leaf , a great subject and well carved netsuke bearing one or two old collection labels to the rear, the himotoshi is cleverly formed by the crossing of the lotus stems.
fig 1. A GOOD JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD IVORY NETSUKE FROG AND SNAKE
fig 1. A Good Japanese Meiji Period Ivory Netsuke Frog and Snake

The condition is great !!

Approximate sizes

Length 3.9 cm

Width 3.0 cm

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Free worldwide delivery included in the price of this item, buyers outside the EU are responsible for the cost of any licences that may be required.
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art

For a further selection of our Japanese art collection please visit our new gallery at www.steveslyjapaneseart.com

Date of Manufacture

Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art has dated this piece to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA395741
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2012

Specialists in japanese works of art from the meiji period 1868-1912

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Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art is a registered member of BADA 

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Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art

Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
Telephone 07774 635918
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Stags Head Antiques Ltd
Bournemouth
Dorset
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/stagshead
Verified Since Jan 2012
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Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
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A GOOD JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD IVORY NETSUKE FROG AND SNAKE
A GOOD JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD IVORY NETSUKE FROG AND SNAKE
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A GOOD JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD IVORY NETSUKE FROG AND SNAKE
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