An Ivory Netsuke and a Stag-Horn Netsuke**
Edo period (19th century), the second with signature Gyokuju
The first modelled as a snail emerging from its shell, the surface carved to resemble the natural texture of the animal; the second as a mokugyo in the form of a baku holding a fly whisk with its trunk
1½in. (3.8cm.); 1 3/8in. (3.5cm.) wide (2)
An Ivory Netsuke and a Stag-Horn Netsuke**
Edo period (19th century), the second with signature Gyokuju
The first modelled as a snail emerging from its shell, the surface carved to resemble the natural texture of the animal; the second as a mokugyo in the form of a baku holding a fly whisk with its trunk
1½in. (3.8cm.); 1 3/8in. (3.5cm.) wide (2)
