The Katchen Collection of Netsuke – Part II

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Lot 187
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QUAIL AND MILLET STYLE OF GARAKU

Estimate
2,000 - 2,500 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • QUAIL AND MILLETSTYLE OF GARAKU
  • Unsigned
  • Ivory, the eyes inlaid
  • 4.7cm., 1 11/16 in.
The plump bird is perched on a millet, the leaf of which is exaggerately carved in relief, trailing over its back.

Catalogue Note

The Quail (uzura) represents martial spirit but is also an emblem of poverty.  Quails on millet are a symbol of Autumn.