A wood netsuke of mushrooms By Takabishi, early 19th century One large fungus with seven smaller button mushrooms resting on the top while its thick stalk curls beneath to form the himotoshi, the wood is slightly worn and of a good colour; signed Takabishi. 4.8cm (1 7/8in). Footnotes: リザーブ設定無し 木彫根付　椎茸　銘「隆菱」　19世紀前期 Provenance: purchased at Sotheby's, London, 1980. The Edward Wrangham Collection of Japanese Art: Part II, lot 77. www.bonhams.com/auctions/19295/lot/77/ Lot to be sold without reserve. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com