Project Description
Wood Netsuke of a Snake by Masanao of Yamada
A pleasing composition of coils, the mouth delineated by rope-like lips typical of the artist, and the eyes inlaid in dark horn
Signed beneath in a raised oval reserve: Masanao. Yamada.
Circa 1850
4.3 cm across
Provenance:
Max Rutherston, 2014, from whom purchased by the present owner
MR4011
