A wood netsuke of two owls perched on a branch. The plumage of the birds are carved extraordinarily well, and their expressions are quite amusing, with double-inlaid large and staring eyes. Both owls are slightly leaned towards each other – they are male and female, as males are known to be larger. Interestingly, owls are an emblem of ingratitude, as they are believed to be capable of devouring their own mother. Natural himotoshi through the branch. Owl netsuke are quite rare, and models are known by Mitsuhiro, Itsumin and Ikkyu, this carving is very much in the style of the latter. This netsuke is signed SOSHIN, a very rare artist.

Category:

Netsuke

Subcategory:

-

Subject:

Animal

Material:

Wood

Age/Country:

19th Century

Artist:

Soshin

Provenance/Owner:

Galerie Zacke

Signed:

signed

Type:

Katabori

Height:

50mm mm

Width:

mm

Depth:

mm

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