Deftly carved as a mikan (tangerine) with finely stippled skin, containing a sinuously coiled dragon with neatly incised scales. Natural himotoshi due to the openwork nature of the netsuke. Signed MASANAO to the underside.
DIAMETER 3.4 cm
Condition: Good condition with minor surface wear as well as few small chips to the handle. Provenance: French private collection.