A WOOD SASHI NETSUKE
A Seal, Edo Period (19th Century)
Formed as a dried fish [himono] opening its mouth, inlaid black eyes, chip
5.7/8in.(15cm.) long
拍品專文
Himono often occur, as subjects for netsuke or kozuka, and sometimes tsuba. They were given as presents to prospective travellers, having the rebus meaning "well preserved", ie the traveller's health.