A toad (gama) seated on an eggplant (nasumi), a symbol of wealth and good fortune. Both the toad and the top section have an painstakingly stippled surface treatment. The eggplant is literally bursting, its flesh revealed in several openings from the toad climbing upon it. The toad’s expression is lively, and the eyes are inlaid in deep black horn. Himotoshi and signature HOGEN RANTEI on the underside located in two rounded reserves. The ivory bears a good color and is lightly stained in some areas for effect.

Category:

Netsuke

Subcategory:

-

Subject:

Flora and fauna

Material:

Ivory

Age/Country:

19th Century

Artist:

Hogan Rantei

Provenance/Owner:

Galerie Zacke

Signed:

signed

Type:

Katabori

Height:

mm

Width:

50mm mm

Depth:

mm

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