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Original Japanese carved wooden netsuke depicting a Longgui turtle with dragon head, 4.5 cm high by 5.5 cm wide, about 30 g, in good condition with age-related marks, featuring two himotoshi openings and a carved reverse seal.
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Japanese wooden netsuke carved – Longgui, dragon-headed tortoise – Seal on the reverse
Country of origin: Japan
Material: Wood
Type: Netsuke
Subject: Longgui / dragon-headed tortoise
Height: 4.5 cm
Width: 5.5 cm
Weight: 30 grams
Condition: good condition with signs of aging (see photo)
Beautiful Japanese wooden netsuke carved depicting a Longgui, a mythological creature combining a tortoise and a dragon.
The sculpture features a particularly expressive dragon head, the open mouth revealing teeth, a lush mane, powerful claws, and a carefully worked shell. Beautiful antique brown patina.
The reverse shows the two open himotoshi holes characteristic of netsuke as well as a carved seal on the reverse.
Decorative and collectible object, presented in its aged condition with signs of aging and use visible in the photographs.
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Japanese wooden netsuke carved – Longgui, dragon-headed tortoise – Seal on the reverse
Country of origin: Japan
Material: Wood
Type: Netsuke
Subject: Longgui / dragon-headed tortoise
Height: 4.5 cm
Width: 5.5 cm
Weight: 30 grams
Condition: good condition with signs of aging (see photo)
Beautiful Japanese wooden netsuke carved depicting a Longgui, a mythological creature combining a tortoise and a dragon.
The sculpture features a particularly expressive dragon head, the open mouth revealing teeth, a lush mane, powerful claws, and a carefully worked shell. Beautiful antique brown patina.
The reverse shows the two open himotoshi holes characteristic of netsuke as well as a carved seal on the reverse.
Decorative and collectible object, presented in its aged condition with signs of aging and use visible in the photographs.
Fast and careful shipping
Details
Dynastic Style/Period
other
Number of objects
1
Material
Wood
Height
4.5 cm
Width
5.5 cm
Title of artwork
Carved wooden netsuke.
Depth
0 cm
Condition
Good condition
Authenticity
Original/official
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