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A WOOD NETSUKE BY MASATSUGU OF KAPPA, LOTUS AND FROG

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A WOOD NETSUKE BY MASATSUGU OF KAPPA, LOTUS AND FROG

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Wood netsuke. Japan, 19th century

The kappa are mythological beings that live in rivers and can be quite dangerous, luring and drowning people and animals, but can also be helpful. They have a small pool of water on their head and a turtle shell on their back. This kappa is seated next to a tent-like lotus leaf that contains a tiny frog, only visible if you look very closely. Signature MASA-TSUGU 正次 and himotoshi on the flat base, fine patina.

Condition: Very good condition
Provenance: From a French private collection

WIDTH 3.7 CM

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A WOOD NETSUKE BY MASATSUGU OF KAPPA, LOTUS AND FROG

Name: A WOOD NETSUKE BY MASATSUGU OF KAPPA, LOTUS AND FROG
SKU: 61970393
Price: 140 EUR
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