NETSUKE: WALNUT.
Japan. Edo period. Mid-19th century.

Open walnut; the nutshell carved very naturalistically from chestnut wood; the nut likewise; however from ivory. Roughly naturalstic Himotoshi. Signed: Sukeyoshi; on flat polished cartouche; hidden in the texture of the nut; cf. MCI p. 830; Eguro Hida family. Condition B. Fruit flesh damaged.

Provenance:
-Old collection no. 848.

Please note that objects made of ivory; rhinoceros horn and turtle shell; due to Cites regulations can only be sold within the European Community. At present the export in third countries is prohibited.
Art trade; Van Ham.