Ivory netsuke – Eagle clasping a wolf

Ivory netsuke, katabori type (in three dimensions) representing an eagle holding in its talons a small wolf.

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Description

Ivory netsuke, katabori type (in three dimensions) representing an eagle holding in its talons a small wolf. His head is bent on its plumage and it has a watchful eye. The wolf is folded on itself, the eagle’s talons on his face and legs. The signature of netsuke is below, on the wolf.

Period

Edo, 19th century

Signature

Tomochika

Galerie Espace 4

9 rue Mazarine
75006 Paris – France
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