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A wood netsuke of San Sukumi.

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A wood netsuke of San Sukumi.
By Sari, Iwashiro, Late 18th century. The snail on top of the snake which has the frog caught in its coils making the frog's face bulge, the details are well carved. Signed on the underside of frog, Sari. 1 1/8in (3cm). Provenance: Ex M.T. Hindson collection, Sotheby's, London, July 9, 1968; Lot 650.Illustrated Lazarnick, page 335.Illustrated Davey, page 258, Fig. 795.Ex Warner collection