An ivory shunga netsuke of a peasant with a clam, by Tomotsugu. Mid-19th century - image-1

Lot 665 Dα

An ivory shunga netsuke of a peasant with a clam, by Tomotsugu. Mid-19th century

Auction 1092 - overview Cologne
09.06.2017, 18:00 - Netsuke and Sagemono
Estimate: 350 € - 450 €
Result: 186 € (incl. premium)

An ivory shunga netsuke of a peasant with a clam, by Tomotsugu. Mid-19th century

Seated in front of a clam, the valves opening to reveal the flesh, the man licking two of his fingers, a sword stuck into the obi at the back. Signed Tomotsugu in an irregular reserve.
Height 3.9 cm