Bidspirit auction | JAPANESE SORAMAME NETSUKE

JAPANESE SORAMAME NETSUKE - Ca. AD 1800 - 1900. A netsuke finely carved as four soramame (broad beans) resting in a naturalistic cluster. The composition is compact yet dynamic, with flowing contours and detailed texturing that highlight the softness of the pods. Signed Masatada and comes with a wooden box. Size: 45mm x 30mm; Weight: 5g. Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex Bonhams Sale 16867, 5Nov 2009, Lot 169. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.