AN EARLY WOOD NETSUKE OF A TOAD Lot n° 17

Unsigned Japan, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Published: Brockhaus, Albert (1905) Netsuke. An attempt at a history of Japanese carving, p. 445, no. 806, A pleasingly worn and tactile wood netsuke of a bulky seated toad, formerly in the important ancient collection of Albert Brockhaus. The original black coating is rubbed through wear but still present in the crevices, providing an appealing contrast to the chocolate brown color of the wood. Himotoshi through the underside. LENGTH 4.1 cm Condition: Very good condition with age-related surface wear including tiny nicks. Beautiful patina. Provenance: Ancient collection Albert Brockhaus (1855-1921), Leipzig, acquired at Rex & Co., Berlin, on 19 December 1900.