Unsigned Japan, early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
The ivory netsuke of a good caramel color and depicting a mischievous kappa with its foot stuck inside a hamaguri clam – a scene with some shunga overtones. Himotoshi through the base-like underside. The kappa’s eyes are inlaid in dark horn.
LENGTH 5.6 cm
Condition: Good condition, beautiful patina. Provenance: French private collection.