Project Description
Wood Netsuke of a Snail on Bamboo by Hoichi
A large snail lies atop a small twist of thin bamboo, with two very small snails clinging to the sides
Signed. Circa 1880
4.1 cm across
Information:
For another netsuke of a snail by the artist, see the catalogue of the Sotheby’s London Bushell sale, 18th November 1999, lot 339. The artist’s exact dates are uncertain
MR3208
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