Lot Essay
For another example of a Sangetsu wasp see Raymond Bushell, Collector's Netsuke (New York: Weatherhill, 1971), pl. 137.
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EDO PERIOD (19TH CENTURY), WITH SIGNATURE SANGETSU
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A Wood Netsuke
Edo period (19th century), with signature Sangetsu
Of a wasp feeding on the rotting flesh of a pear, the rough texture of the skin of the fruit rendered with little spots carved in relief; the wasp's eyes inlaid in dark horn
1¾in. (4.4cm.) long
Edo period (19th century), with signature Sangetsu
Of a wasp feeding on the rotting flesh of a pear, the rough texture of the skin of the fruit rendered with little spots carved in relief; the wasp's eyes inlaid in dark horn
1¾in. (4.4cm.) long