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Delightful Japanese Edo Period Wood Netsuke Turtle Shell by Masatomo
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Delightful Japanese Edo Period Wood Netsuke Turtle Shell by Masatomo

19th century
Description

As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this Edo period (1615-1868) circa: 1800 Japanese Wooden Netsuke depicting a Turtle nestled inside its shell, the tactile and great colour Netsuke finely carved with lifelike detailing, the tail and claws barely visible and his head just peering out of the shell, the Himotoshi cleverly formed from a removable scale of the Turtles back, artist signed to the underside in a Two character signature that translates to read " Masatomo", a great addition to your Japanese work of art collection.

Condition report:

Lovely original used condition with miniscule old chip to underside edge .

Approximate size:

Height: 0.7" 1.8 cm

Width: 1.4" 3.7 cm

Depth: 1.8" 4.6 cm

Free worldwide delivery and a certificate of authenticity are included within the price of this item.

Physical Dimensions
Height
1cm (0.39")
Width
3cm (1.18")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Declaration

Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art has dated this piece to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
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SA532331
Dealers Notes

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 works of art collection we are delighted to offer this Edo period (1615-1868) circa: 1800 Japanese Wooden Netsuke depicting a Turtle nestled inside its shell, the tactile and great colour Netsuke finely carved with lifelike detailing, the tail and claws barely visible and his head just peering out of the shell, the Himotoshi cleverly formed from a removable scale of the Turtles back, artist signed to the underside in a Two character signature that translates to read " Masatomo", a great addition to your Japanese work of art collection.
fig 1. DELIGHTFUL JAPANESE EDO PERIOD WOOD NETSUKE TURTLE SHELL BY MASATOMO
fig 1. Delightful Japanese Edo Period Wood Netsuke Turtle Shell by Masatomo

Condition report:

Lovely original used condition with miniscule old chip to underside edge .

Approximate size:

Height: 0.7" 1.8 cm

Width: 1.4" 3.7 cm

Depth: 1.8" 4.6 cm

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Free worldwide delivery and a certificate of authenticity are included within the price of this item.
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
Height
1cm (0.39")
Width
3cm (1.18")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Date of Manufacture

Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art has dated this piece to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA532331
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

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art Profile Page

Trade Associations

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
Items For Sale 29
Items Sold 1,666
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
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  • Period19th century
  • SizeH 1 cm (0 in) x W 3 cm (1 in) x D 4 cm (2 in)
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