9th Apr, 2021 10:30
The Asian Works of Art Auction
A JAPANESE IVORY CARVING OF A BIRD
JAPANESE IVORY CARVING OF A BIRD,
Meiji period, clutching a fish in its beak, modelled on a naturalistically formed wood base, 16cm wide
Provenance: A Private Scottish Collection
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Sold for £1,300
Estimated at £200 - £300
Condition Report
Overall in excellent condition. It's possible that the two inner claws to the birds feet are missing tiny sections at the tips, though it may just be how they are carved. Added images show details at that section, and around the figure.
The bird is approximately 4cm high and it is approximately 9cm high overall.
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