ISSAI: A CHARMING WOOD NETSUKE OF THREE HORSESBy Issai, signed Issai 一哉Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)A charming wood netsuke of three horses, one with its head down grazing, and another looking back while the third horse is delicately licking its body, the entire composition set on a shaped base. The details, such as tussled manes and bushy tails are finely incised. Singular himotoshi to the underside and signed within an oval reserve ISSAI.LENGTH 4.1 cmCondition: Excellent condition with minor wear and a fine, dark patina.