A RARE WOOD NETSUKE OF A FUGU Unsigned Japan, early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Well carved as a blowfish (fugu) with neatly incised tail and fins, the wood finely stained and polished to render the fish's spotted skin. The underside with two asymmetrical himotoshi. LENGTH 5.1 cm Condition: Good condition with minor wear, a tiny nick to the tail, and few light scratches. Provenance: The Gabor Wilhelm Collection, Paris. Literature comparison: A closely related netsuke of a fugu, but with red and black lacquer, is in the collection of the National Museum of Ethnology in Leiden, inventory number RV-1555-20.