19c staghorn Asakusa sashi netsuke FUNGUS of IMMORTALITY

Description

19th century Asakusa school sashi type netsuke carved
carved out of antler of deer species “Cervus nippon” (also called sika
or Japanese deer, conservation status “Least Concern”) in a shape of a stem of Immortality Fungus with 3 heads. Elegant carving, beautiful rendition of fungus head textures, very pleasant staining typical for the Asakusa School pieces. Very clever design, himotoshi is formed by
natural opening between stems, excellent wear and patina on the surface. Length 6 1/8 inches (155 mm).