Netsuke: Crab on a decaying lotus leaf, 19th century JapaneseIvory, copper alloy, gold; H. 9/16 in.
Netsuke: Crab on a decaying lotus leaf, 19th century JapaneseIvory, copper alloy, gold; H. 9/16 in. (1.5 cm), Diam. 1 ¾ in. (4.5 cm) Edward C. Moore CollectionA crab of copper alloy sidles across this decaying lotus leaf. The upturned edges of the leaf and the crab’s claw are rendered in gold. -- source link
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