Japanese Works of Art - 14th November 2018

Lot 857

A JAPANESE ASAKUSA SCHOOL STAG ANTLER NETSUKE MEIJI 1868-1912 Depicting a small owl

Estimate £1,500 - £2,000 | Hammer £3200

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Description

A JAPANESE ASAKUSA SCHOOL STAG ANTLER NETSUKE

MEIJI 1868-1912

Depicting a small owl, the natural ridges in the material creating the plumage on its breast, with a furrowed brow and its eyes inlaid in dark horn, a seal mark with the character koku to its back, 4.5cm.