"Ivory Netsuke Depicting Three Turtles. Edo Japan, 19th Century"
Netsuke – Lovely carved ivory model representing three turtles. The largest forming a base, the two small ones climbing on each other. Very pretty sculptural details, notably in the representation of the head in its carapace, the small shells, the legs and claws. Signed Sei Ai under the base. Length: 4 cm. Japan Edo (1603-1868) 19th century. CIC FR2409306236-K