Snail On A Bamboo Shoot

Object description :

"Snail On A Bamboo Shoot"

Ivory netsuke depicting a snail crawling on a bamboo shoot. The snail is carefully rendered highlighting its curvature of the shell.

The underside is enhanced with spherical horn details and an excellent patina.

Origin: Japan

Period: Edo 19th century

Dimensions: 7 x 3 x 3cm.

State of conservation: Very good

Price: 4 500 €

Period: Before 16th century
Style: Rome and Antic Greece
Condition: Excellent condition

Material: Ivory
Width: 3 cm
Height: 7 cm
Depth: 3 cm

Reference: 1164931