A wood netsuke of tortoises By Tomin, Tsu, early 19th century One large tortoise forming a base for its six young to clamber upon, forming a compact composition, the wood slightly worn and bearing a good patina; signed Tomin. 3.8cm (1½in). Footnotes: リザーブ設定無し 木彫根付　親子亀　銘「東岷」　19世紀前期 The Edward Wrangham Collection of Japanese Art: Part I, lot 105. www.bonhams.com/auctions/18493/lot/105/ Lot to be sold without reserve. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com