A STAG-ANTLER KISERUZUTSU [PIPECASE]
Attributed to Ryu, Edo Period (19th Century)
Of otoshi-zutsu form of a giant carp leaping over waves carved in high-relief
20.5cm. long
Lot Essay
For a simliar example of a giant carp carving by the same artist see The Raymond and Frances Bushell Collection of Netsuke, Part IV, Christie's, New York, April 23rd, 1991, p.89
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