 Description:
Hermit crab in Moon shell holds a tiny broken shell in its claw. Two strands of
seaweed wrap around his shell.
" The Hermit philosopher contemplating his past."
Collection: Simsbury, Conneticut, USA |
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" Hermit Crab" |
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Form: |
Netsuke,
Sculpture to Hold |
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Material: |
Japanese boxwood, polychrome stained |
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Size: |
4.5cm
x 4cm |
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Inlay: |
Carved
amber inlay eyes |
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Onlay: |
Mammoth
ivory tiny shell |
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Signature: |
Simple reserve signature |
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