A FINE NAGOYA SCHOOL WOOD NETSUKE OF PUMPKINS AND NASUBIUnsignedJapan, Nagoya, early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)A beautifully crafted still life group depicting an autumn harvest of one large pumpkin and three smaller nasubi (eggplants), the individual textures naturalistically detailed, and with pleasingly curling stems. The underside with large, generously excavated, asymmetrical himotoshi.LENGTH 3.7 cmCondition: Very good condition with minor associated surface wear. Fine patina.Auction comparison:Compare to a related Nagoya school wood netsuke of a pumpkin and nasubi within a basket, by Gyokumin, sold at Zacke, Fine Netsuke & Sagemono, 16 April 2021, Vienna, lot 141 (sold for 2,684 EUR).