Netsuke standing man with bird
Production date
Late 19th Century-Early 20th Century
Description
Ivory netsuke of a standing man with falcon(possibly pheasant?) on left shoulder and hanging gourd in right hand. Wisps of hair down both cheeks. 'Warrior' style clothing, half coat and pantaloons. Figure could be Momotarō especially due to references of peaches on his clothing.
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Object Detail
Length: whole: 25mm
Height: whole: 50mm
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