An ivory netsuke of a quail on millet
Edo period (1615-1868), early 19th century
Edo period (1615-1868), early 19th century
The bird seated on a cluster of seven millet heads and pecking at the grains, several trailing leaves above and below, and part of the design forming a natural himotoshi, the rather worn ivory with a good patina; unsigned. 6.3cm (2½in) wide.
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Edo period (1615-1868), early 19th century
Edo period (1615-1868), early 19th century
The bird seated on a cluster of seven millet heads and pecking at the grains, several trailing leaves above and below, and part of the design forming a natural himotoshi, the rather worn ivory with a good patina; unsigned. 6.3cm (2½in) wide.
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