Project Description
Netsuke of Two Turtles by Ohara Mitsuhiro (Osaka, 1810-1875)
A diminutive turtle stands on the back of its parent, which lies with head withdrawn. The characteristically minute incised and stippled details are enhanced with jet black inking, and the central scute of the carapace is removable, with an eye beneath for cord attachment
Signed: Mitsuhiro with kaō
Length: 6.1 cm
MR2896
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