Antique Japanese Edo Period Man Sitting At Writing Desk Netsuke in Antler 1.5" Saw interspersed with gently curving stems

interspersed with gently curving stems that unify the design across the lid and body

totaling 16

published in Tokyo in March 1904 — within weeks of the war's outbreak

1920's)Condition: Excellent condition with minor wear consistent with age

5" wide by 59"' tall

Antique Japanese Edo Period Man Sitting At Writing Desk Netsuke in Antler 1.5" Saw interspersed with gently curving stemsA man at his desk, brush in hand, caught in the middle of his work. The carving on this is really fine the inkwork detailing in the recesses has aged to a deep brown that makes every line pop. Classic Meiji period antler netsuke subject, the scholarly figure, done here with real personality in the face. Antique, Meiji period, excellent condition. A solid example for any netsuke collector. SEARCH TAGS: netsuke bone netsuke meiji netsuke scholar netsuke