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
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
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