A charming wood netsuke of an owl perched on a branch and looking upwards. The plumage and the gnarly structure of the branch are carved precisely and naturalistically. The large eyes are inlaid in pale translucent horn with black pupils. Owl netsuke are quite rare. Interestingly, owls are an emblem of ingratitude, as they are believed to be capable of devouring their own mother. The carving very much in the style of Itsumin and the himotoshi are found on the underside of the branch. Signed MASAYUKI.

Category:

Netsuke

Subcategory:

-

Subject:

Animal

Material:

Wood

Age/Country:

19th Century

Artist:

Masayuki

Provenance/Owner:

Galerie Zacke

Signed:

signed

Type:

Katabori

Height:

40mm mm

Width:

mm

Depth:

mm

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