Lot 55: * An ebony netsuke of a frog on a lotus leaf By Seiyodo Bunshojo (1764-1838), Iwami Province, early 19th century

Name: * An ebony netsuke of a frog on a lotus leaf By Seiyodo Bunshojo (1764-1838), Iwami Province, early 19th century
Brand: Bonhams
SKU: 29d40cd887

Est: £3,000 GBP - £3,500 GBPSold:

BonhamsLondon, United KingdomMay 15, 2019

Item Overview

Description

An ebony netsuke of a frog on a lotus leaf
By Seiyodo Bunshojo (1764-1838), Iwami Province, early 19th centuryThe frog resting diagonally on the folded leaf, its veins carved in low relief and ukibori, the eyes of pale and dark horn, signed with ukibori characters Seiyodo Bunshojo horu (carved by Seiyodo Bunshojo). 6.3cm (2½in).

黒檀彫根付蓮の葉に蛙銘「青陽堂文章女彫」 19世紀前期Published:Earle, Huthart, p.135, no.117.

Artist or Maker

Bunshojo

Auction Details

The Robert S. Huthart Collection of Iwami Netsuke

Bonhams

May 15, 2019, 02:00 PM BST

101 New Bond Street, London, LDN, W1S 1SR, UK

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