Netsuke - Bronce, Madera, Marfil de elefante - Caterpillar that has tunneled into a lotus flower sead with two small ants - Japón - Periodo Edo tardío

Boxwood netsuke in the shape of a dried lotus flower with seeds and ivory caterpillar, which dug a passageway, and two metal ants on the surface.

Edo period (early 19th century).
In great condition.

The lot will be carefully packaged and shipped within 1 or at most 2 business days from the day of payment. The shipping price includes delivery via UPS, TNT, DHL or SDA courier (depending on destination address) with full insurance and professional packaging.

Original certificate compiled by Luca Mastromauro, an expert in Japanese art, registered with Milan Chamber of Commerce (no. 2617), which will be shipped with the lot.