Finely carved as a sinuously coiled dragon with neatly incised scales grasping a tama (magical pearl) amid clouds. Natural himotoshi between the dragon and clouds. With a metal loop to the underside, possibly added later. Signed FUSHO within a rectangular reserve to the underside.
DIAMETER 4.3 cm
Condition: Very good condition with minor surface wear. Provenance: Ex-collection Jury Kolodotschko.
Auction comparison: Compare with a similar netsuke by Fusho sold at Van Ham, Asian Art, 3 December 2015, Cologne, lot 2325 (sold for 2,451 EUR).