Japanese Wooden Netsuke – Four Fish Design – Boxwood – Signed Ishikawa This is a finely carved Japanese wooden netsuke featuring four fish arranged in an overlapping, circular composition. Carved from boxwood (tsuge), the netsuke showcases intricate craftsmanship, with carefully detailed scales, expressive eyes, flowing fins, and delicately carved tails. The four fish are closely intertwined, creating a harmonious and dynamic composition that can be appreciated from different angles. The piece bears the signature Ishikawa (石川). Fish are traditional motifs in Japanese art, often associated with abundance, prosperity, good fortune, and perseverance. This charming netsuke would make an attractive addition to a Japanese art collection or a collection of traditional miniature carvings. Condition: Unused, according to the previous listing. Please carefully examine the photographs for details of the condition. As this is a wooden item, minor variations in color and natural wood grain may be present. Size Width: Approx. 4 cm Height: Approx. 3 cm Depth: Approx. 2 cm Weight Approx. 13 g Artist Profile Artist / Signature: Ishikawa (石川) The netsuke bears the signature Ishikawa. However, the identity, period of activity, and biographical details of the individual carver have not been independently verified. Shipping Information We ship from Japan with a tracking number. Depending on the destination country and international shipping conditions, we use Japan Post, FedEx, Japan Post UGX, DHL, or Yamato Transport (UPS). Therefore, shipping costs may be slightly higher than usual for certain destination countries in order to maintain reliable and secure delivery. Thank you for your understanding. The estimated delivery time is usually approximately 1–2 weeks, although this may vary depending on customs clearance, local postal and delivery conditions, and other circumstances. Depending on the destination and applicable regulations, VAT may be collected by Catawiki at the time of purchase. Any import duties, VAT, customs clearance fees, or other charges not collected by Catawiki are the responsibility of the buyer. Your item will be carefully packaged to ensure safe delivery. To help protect the environment, we may use recycled cardboard boxes and reused packaging materials. When it is safe to do so, we may also use lightweight packaging to help reduce shipping costs. Due to the current international postal situation affecting the Middle East, Japan Post has temporarily suspended shipments to Cyprus. Therefore, orders to Cyprus will be shipped using a carrier other than Japan Post. Please refer to the shipping rate table for each country or region. If you have any preferences regarding shipping carriers, such as a carrier you would prefer us not to use or a specific carrier you would like us to use, please feel free to contact us. We will do our best to accommodate your request whenever possible. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.