A wood netsuke of terrapins and a frogBy Hidetsugu, Edo period (1615-1868), 19th century
The large frog climbing onto four terrapins, one rolled onto its back, two other terrapins climbing onto the back of the frog, forming a compact composition in well-patinated wood; signed on the underside of a small terrapin on an oval reserve Hidetsugu. 4.5cm (1¾in).注脚Provenance:
Suzuki Collection.
Ivan Lepage Collection, purchased in Tokyo in 1912.