An ebony netsuke of a frog on a mushroomBy Seiyodo Gansui (1809-1848), Iwami Province, early 19th century
The large frog resting on the irregularly-shaped cap of the mushroom, its large stalk beneath forming the himotoshi, the pupils of the frog inlaid; signed with ukibori characters Seiyodo Gansui horu (carved by Seiyodo Gansui). 4.6cm (1 13/16in).注脚黒檀彫根付　茸に乗る蛙　銘 「青陽堂巌水彫」　19世紀前期

Published:
Earle, Huthart, p.160, no.139.