Project Description
Wood Netsuke of a Kappa on a Shell by Suketada
A hind leg trapped in the shell. The eye pupils inlaid in dark horn, the himotoshi ringed with marine ivory, the smaller one stained dark green
Signed. Hida, Takayama
Height: 3.6cm
Provenance:
Barry Davies Oriental Art, whence purchased by the present owner
MR4746