19th century
Signed in an ivory reserve: Masanao
2 x 4 cm
Netsuke representing three toads holding each other on al lotus leave. Toad in Japan is often associated with samurai philosophy. In fact, as the samurai, this animal radically change from a state of quiet, almost a trance, to a sudden movement.
Netsuke for sale. Price on application. Please include item stock number: net-1142
SOLD
(Inv. #1142)
