An ebony netsuke of a tortoise
By Seiyodo Bunshojo (1764-1838), Iwami Province, early 19th centuryThe tortoise with its head emerging from within its carapace and raised, the cord attachment formed by the removable central segment of its shell, its eyes inlaid in dark and pale horn; signed with ukibori characters in an irregular reserve Seiyodo Bunshojo. 4.6cm (1 13/16in).
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黒檀彫根付 亀 銘 「青陽堂文章女」 19世紀前期Published: Earle, Huthart, p.131, no.111.