View asset onlyNETSUKE: CONCH SHELL HORN, HIPPOPOTAMUS TOOTH Mid 19th Century.Hora shell, in the wide opening there is meticulous carving. Mountain landscape, four Yamabushi of the Shugendo school and one more person, possibly En no Gyoja, the founder of the school, protected by an Oni on a rock. Delicately carved and engraved. The shell's surface looks as if embossed and is coloured slightly darker. Beautiful, shiny patina. L. 5,5 cm. Condition A. Art trade, Van Ham.IdentifierAKG7876240MuseumArt trade, Van HamSourceVan HamCredit lineakg / van Ham / Saša Fuis, KölnTime Period19TH CENTURYTopicARTASIAN ARTINRONETSUKEOKIMONOGeographyASIASize3500px × 1924px (19 MB) 29.6 cm × 16.2 cm @ 300 dpiAdd to lightbox: 'My First Lightbox'Add to cartDownload
