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The Sennin straining beneath the weight of a giant toad, its eyes inlaid in copper coloured material
Unsigned. Circa 1850
The attribution is a confident one. Compare with a signed Masakazu, in which Gama lies on top of a huge toad, in Barker and Smith, Netsuke, the Miniature Sculpture of Japan, British Museum, p. 27, no. 5
Condition: some small hairline cracks
Please note: this lot contains ivory and is therefore subject to the relevant trade restrictions in correspondence with CITES regulations. The import of ivory in to the United States has been banned. Customers should familiarize themselves with the relevant Cites regulations before bidding. More information can be obtained through the saleroom.