FIVE WOOD NETSUKE, TWO SIGNED
The second signed Shinzan, the fourth signed ..Tei
Japan, 19th century to Meiji period (1868-1912)
The first depicting Hotei on an armchair, the second Okame in a bathtub, signed SHINZAN, the third Hotei with bag, the fourth a fisherman wearing only a loincloth, which is partly stuck in the hamaguri clam, trying his best to break free, and the fifth a worker.
HEIGHT 4 – 4.5 cm
Condition: Overall good condition, the first with a chip to the fan, the second and fifth with a crack.
Provenance: British collection.