An ivory netsuke finely carved as a group of eggplants placed side by side and intertwined with the branches that wrap around them.
It features natural himotoshi and a signature engraved on a small raised rectangular ivory plaque, with a delicate warm patina acquired over time.
Period: Edo, 19th century
Dimensions: 3.7 × 2.8 × 1.8 cm
Condition: Excellent