Description
Fisherman struggling with a big octopus. The man screaming with agony as the tentacles of the beast grasp his head. The fisherman wears a straw apron. The base shows fine carved tentacles and legs and feet of the fisherman. Himotoshi are formed by the natural bending of a tentacle.
The eyes of both are inlaid in pale translucent horn.
Details
ID 91
Signature unsigned
Material Boxwood
Period 19th C
Measures
Length: 4,3 cm;
Price
2.750,- €