Lot 1150 Dα

An Ise-Yamada school boxwood netsuke of two toads, by Masanao. Late 19th century

A large female toad squatting in typical pose with head slightly turned to the left, while a smaller male toad, also facing left, sits on the back. All eye pupils of black wood. Signed Masanao. Chip.
Height 3.3 cm; length 4.6 cm