A RARE WOOD NETSUKE OF A NINGYO (MERMAID) Unsigned Japan, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Boldly carved facing ahead, her arms stretched forward as she clutches her large tail coiling to form the base of this netsuke. Her hair, scales, and tailfin are finely incised, a part of the tailfin is caught in her hair, above one of the himotoshi, the other himotoshi to the underside. LENGTH 3.7 cm Condition: Good condition, appealingly worn, some tiny nicks to edges, one small chip to a fin at the back, few natural age cracks. All commensurate with age. Fine, dark patina. Provenance: Ex-collection Teddy Hahn, Darmstadt.