Tadatoshi

A group of seven turtles arranged as a pyramid, the three largest grouped at the bottom to support their clambering companions. Unusually for the subject, Tadatoshi has demonstrated his skill in capturing the dynamic sense of a seething mass of chelonians, each feature carved in minute detail.

Published:
Journal of the International Netsuke Society, vol.19/3 Fall 1999, p.20, pl.18.
In the accompanying text, Gabor Wilhelm remarks “The impeccable chiselling of the legs and beautiful malty staining are only to be expected from the Nagoya master..”

Signed in incised characters: Tadatoshi

Width: 3.8cm