An unusual lacquer netsuke

Unsigned, probably 19th century
Width: 2 in. (5.16 cm.)

Irregularly formed from a multitude of colored layers using the guri-nuri technique, with various shaded of reds, yellows, oranges and greens, the back fitted with a loop in its center to form the himotoshi.

Provenance: Raymond and Frances Bushell

Ref. 1015825

US$1,500