A red lacquer netsuke of a stylised sparrow
19th century
19th century
Unsigned.
4.8cm (1 7/8in) wide.
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Provenance:
W. W. Winkworth collection, purchased 1961.
Published:
Katchen, N7, vol.2, p.435, no.K526.
Shown with its wings spread, covered with mottled red lacquer, with gold lacquer eyes and beak, a black lacquered floral design on the back and a formalised tama (jewel) on the head.
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19th century
19th century
Unsigned.
4.8cm (1 7/8in) wide.
?????? ? ?? 19??
Provenance:
W. W. Winkworth collection, purchased 1961.
Published:
Katchen, N7, vol.2, p.435, no.K526.
Shown with its wings spread, covered with mottled red lacquer, with gold lacquer eyes and beak, a black lacquered floral design on the back and a formalised tama (jewel) on the head.
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