Baying Kirin Masterpiece

ANTIQUE JAPANESE NETSUKE

A magnificent impressive ivory composition of a baying Kirin. Head raised its mouth agape displaying teeth and tongue, whiskers flowing back from besides it nose. Curling whorls near the jaw leading to a superb thick mane that flows down to its shoulders, flames underneath. A thick bushy tail that rises towards its neck Seated on its rear haunches the right foreleg straight the left hoof slightly turned back.
A netsuke Masterpiece.


Unsigned
Himotoshi: side - under
Weight about : 73grams
Height about : 9.2cm
Width about : 3.6cm
Depth about: 2.84cm.

Condition: Very good, the ivory a natural aged creamy patina.
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A$12,500