A very large ivory netsuke of a cockerel. 19th century
A very large ivory netsuke of a cockerel. 19th century
Seated with legs folded under, head turned slightly to the right and tail feathers raised to a high loop, the cockscomb and wattles feature prominently while the neck, wing, body and tail feathers are carved realistically. The eye pupils of black horn.
Height 4.6 cm
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A very large ivory netsuke of a cockerel. 19th century
Seated with legs folded under, head turned slightly to the right and tail feathers raised to a high loop, the cockscomb and wattles feature prominently while the neck, wing, body and tail feathers are carved realistically. The eye pupils of black horn.
Height 4.6 cm