A GOOD STAG ANTLER NETSUKE EDO/MEIJI PERIOD Carved as a joyful-looking dog seated on its haunches

A GOOD STAG ANTLER NETSUKE

EDO/MEIJI PERIOD

Carved as a joyful-looking dog seated on its haunches, its left forepaw raised and with its tail curled up against its flank, a collar with a bell tied around its neck, unsigned but in the style of Okatomo of Kyoto, 5.5cm.

Provenance: an English private collection, purchased from David Bowden Chinese & Japanese Art.