19c stag antler Asakusa netsuke EAGLE HEAD

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19th century stag antler netsuke of a head of an eagle. Perfect naturalistic rendition of the subject, wonderful menace in its eyes and beak. Excellent quality feather textures, pupils are inlaid with dark hot, superb patina. Appears to be the work of an Asakusa school artist. Length 1.76 inches.

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19c stag antler Asakusa netsuke EAGLE HEAD

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