An ebony netsuke of five snakes Probably Iwami, early 19th century Of somewhat flat form, the five reptiles coiled around and over each other on a large leaf, polished beneath, the wood slightly worn; unsigned. 7cm (2¾in). Footnotes: リザーブ設定無し 木彫根付　群蛇　無銘　19世紀前期 The Edward Wrangham Collection of Japanese Art: Part I, lot 132. www.bonhams.com/auctions/18493/lot/132/ Lot to be sold without reserve. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com