{"product_id":"sagemono-ningyo-mermaid-by-nagashima-shinya-deer-antler-glass-buffalo-horn","title":"Sagemono \"Ningyo\" (Mermaid) by Nagashima Shinya — Deer Antler, Glass \u0026 Buffalo Horn","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA hanging ornament (\u003cem\u003esagemono\u003c\/em\u003e) by Nagashima Shinya — a mermaid in deer antler with glass and water-buffalo horn, an octopus perched on her head. 7.6 cm. One piece, from the artist's gallery in Nezu, Tokyo.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNagashima Shinya belongs to the generation of Japanese carvers who have taken netsuke technique beyond the kimono sash: \u003cem\u003esage\u003c\/em\u003e pieces like this one are made to hang from a cord or bag, and the elongated form gives him room for narrative. The mermaid is worked in deer antler; glass and dark buffalo horn supply the eyes and inlaid accents, and the small octopus settled on her head is the kind of detail his collectors look for — half joke, half folklore. The carving is complete on every side and finished to a soft polish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArtist: Nagashima Shinya (永島信也), Tokyo · Contemporary, signed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterials: Deer antler, glass, water-buffalo horn · Size: 7.6 × 1.8 × 1.1 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWatch: Nagashima Shinya's work\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother Nagashima piece, \"Foxfire,\" filmed by Gallery Hanakagesho in Nezu — the gallery this mermaid comes from. For the full story, see the gallery's \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=1KrlxHvHOeU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003einterview with the artist\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position:relative;padding-bottom:56.25%;height:0;overflow:hidden;max-width:100%;margin-bottom:1.5em;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/AzPtW7JaU64?rel=0\" title=\"Nagashima Shinya “Foxfire” — Gallery Hanakagesho\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;border:0;\" allow=\"accelerometer; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlease read before ordering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne of a kind.\u003c\/strong\u003e We confirm the piece is still available with the gallery within one business day; if it has sold we refund in full immediately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater-buffalo horn is not a CITES-listed material. No ivory, whale or marine mammal material. Ships with gallery documentation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShips from New Jersey in 2–3 weeks. Price includes all import duties. Fully insured, signature required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Nagashima Shinya (永島信也)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67646484742512,"sku":"ME-NTK-NAGASHIMA-NINGYO","price":1799.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1042\/2940\/5040\/files\/nagashima_1.jpg?v=1791313701","url":"https:\/\/meridianeast.co\/products\/sagemono-ningyo-mermaid-by-nagashima-shinya-deer-antler-glass-buffalo-horn","provider":"Meridian East","version":"1.0","type":"link"}