Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) to Meiji period (1868-1912)The craggy layered rock is finely carved with a minogame mother and her family, consisting of four smaller turtles. The unsigned work is neatly inlaid with leaves carved from mother-of-pearl. Note the minuscule inlaid eyes on some of the turtles.LENGTH 25 cmCondition: Superb condition with fine golden-brown patina, some wear and minor traces of use.Provenance: British collection.