Netsuke WASP in PEAR by KAZUO
Updated August 6, 2026
| Lot number | 0217 |
| Estimate | $700 - $800 |
| Opening bid | $480 |
| Auction | Asian Antiques: Scrolls, Weaponry and More! |
| Date | August 20, 2026 at 6:00 PM EDT |
| Auction house | Jasper52 |
| Location | New York, New York |
Netsuke of a wasp eating the inside of a rotting pear. Very good depiction of the insect, its eyes are inlaid with dark horn, excellent bumpy skin of the fruit. Very nice staining and patina. Signed
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