Lot Essay
The second netsuke illustrated in Henri L. Joly, W.L. Behrens Collection, Part I., Netsuke (Paragon Book Reprint Corp., New York, 1966), p. LXX, no. 5423.
FIRST SIGNED KATSUMASA, 19TH CENTURY
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Two wood netsuke
First signed Katsumasa, 19th century
A kagamibuta netsuke carved with Gama Sennin and plants on the reverse; and a netsuke of a small bird, the body pierced with cherry blossom and the interior with fine carving of men on a boat in the river and a shrine gate, (minor damage)
6cm. and 4.5cm (2)
First signed Katsumasa, 19th century
A kagamibuta netsuke carved with Gama Sennin and plants on the reverse; and a netsuke of a small bird, the body pierced with cherry blossom and the interior with fine carving of men on a boat in the river and a shrine gate, (minor damage)
6cm. and 4.5cm (2)