Exquisite Antique Japanese Wood Netsuke Kappa On Clam Signed Circa Early 1800s

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Exquisite Antique Japanese Wood Netsuke Kappa On Clam Signed Circa Early 1800s:
$161.69

Genuine exquisite antique Japanese wood netsuke. Circa 1800s signed.

The fantastic netsuke is carved in the shape of a tortoise and a clam. Excellent carving with a lot of detail.

Artist\'s signature is inlaid underneath the netsuke. It is written on a small piece of bone.

Known as Kappa on the Clam, the netsuke is hand carved based on the legend Kappa (河童), a giant salamander that grabs its prey with it\'s powerful jaw. It was a famous Japanese folklore.

Beautiful patina and workmanship.

Height: 3.5 cm

The battery is there for size comparison only. It has nothing to do with the item.

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\'Most of my collection is one of a kind. I bought the items because I liked it for myself. They were never intended to be resold. Each item has a story and when possible I hand carried in my luggage from all over the world to bring back to Australia. Some of the items have travelled a long way away and some of the items has been with me for 65 years. I am now retired and need to downsize. I will not be able to buy a similar item again and definitely not able to sell it at the same price. If you buy an item from me it most likely is the only one I have. Thanks for offerding.\'

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