[Natasha]

There is the new Ryusa netsuke, called "Ideal Harmony". On the front side there are three family Zodiac animals, on the reverse side frog and turtle as symbols of prosperity and longevity and 5 insects.
This Ryusa netsuke has been carved from mammoth tusk, its diameter is 2 inches, stained with Yashabushi, walnut ink, inlays: amber, black water buffalo horn, gold.

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[Nelson Lepine]

Wonderful work again Natasha. Your carving is one of the main reasons I keep coming back to this site. With so much mediocrity in the world, its truly refreshing to see something thats so well done! n

[Sandy Seton-Browne]

I think I will put my tools away and take up gardening instead>

[Don Barnhill]

Beautiful work as usual. Thanks for sharing.

[Cornel]

Natasha !

All what I can say......You are the Ryusa-Queen

Again an amazing composition !!!

Thanks for sharing,

Cornel

[Natasha]

Thank You very much!
Nelson, there are so many wonderful works on this forum, I remember your Moon Dancer!
Sandy, don't put your tools aside! I was a beginner too, when I saw my the first experiments - the difference is like sky and earth, time and tools are what You need!
Don, thank You, You are always so courteous!
Thank You, Cornel, You are Lizard-King!

[Sandy Seton-Browne]

It's OK Natasha, I take it as a challenge rather than inhibition!

Now if I can just work out which bit of the mammoth is the tusk........

[Phil Coggan]

Hi Natasha,
As I expected....a beautiful design, clean, well thought out and executed.

Well done!!!!!

Phil

[magnus homestead]

Hi Natasha,

This one is a true delight!! Although every one of your ryusas have been very well carved etc. , I think this one has an aliveness that really has your spirit shining through it. Thanks for doing what you do - your gift is precious!!

Blessings,
Magnus

[kenneth neaves]

natasha,i have not been a member of the carving path for long and am still reading the posts on the forum.i have been carving gemstones since 1968 and used to do a lot of the gemshows.i have seen a lot of fine carvings in my lifetime and i must say your carvings are some of the finest i have ever had the priviledge to see.keep up the fine work and best regards,ken

[Natasha]

Thank You, my dear Friends! I hope to better time by time! I feel I'm still a beginner!