Ivory Netsuke of a Quail on Millet

Unsho Hakuryu I

Perched on two large millet ears. The eyes are inlaid in horn Signed: Hakuryu

The only recorded netsuke of the subject by Hakuryu was in the Fraser collection, sold at Sotheby's London, 20th November 1961, lot 28, to E.E. Simmons, resold by the same auctioneers, 28th April 1970, lot 35. Good condition.

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