FINE NETSUKE OF AN OWL ON A BRANCH

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
ID number:

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