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A wood netsuke of a snail on a roof tile.

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:1,000.00 USD Estimated At:2,000.00 - 2,500.00 USD
A wood netsuke of a snail on a roof tile.
By Shojuken Masatomo, Yamada, Mid 19th century. Silver snail on front side. Signed on the top edge, Masatomo, plus a third character. The bottom edge bears a three character inscription. The back has two polished areas with ukibori characters that are mostly illegible from wear. Snail attributed to Ganbun. 1 1/4in (3.2cm).