Anonymous

Edo Period 19th century

1615-1868

Netsuke

Lacquer and metal netsuke in the shape of a butterfly. The face is made of iron kinko inlay of gold and silver. Extremally fine chisel work has been done to put hairline gold into the surface. The reverse body is wood lacquered in negoro-style lacquer with a metal loop.

Unsigned

63mm x 32mm