AN UNUSUAL WOOD NETSUKE OF A HAWK AND CLAMS
AN UNUSUAL WOOD NETSUKE OF A HAWK WITH AWABI AND HAMAGURI
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Japan, probably Kyoto, late 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
The hawk perched atop an awabi shell with outstretched wings, its beak placed curiously inside a slightly opened hamaguri clam. Large himotoshi underneath. The manner of the plumage is similar in execution to the quail groups by Okatomo.
LENGTH 4.5 cm
Condition: Very good condition, minor surface wear, fine, dark patina.
Provenance: British private collection, purchased from Neil Holton.
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AN UNUSUAL WOOD NETSUKE OF A HAWK WITH AWABI AND HAMAGURI
Unsigned
Japan, probably Kyoto, late 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
The hawk perched atop an awabi shell with outstretched wings, its beak placed curiously inside a slightly opened hamaguri clam. Large himotoshi underneath. The manner of the plumage is similar in execution to the quail groups by Okatomo.
LENGTH 4.5 cm
Condition: Very good condition, minor surface wear, fine, dark patina.
Provenance: British private collection, purchased from Neil Holton.
