A FINE WOOD NETSUKE OF A RECUMBENT GOAT
Wood netsukeJapan, Kyoto19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)A recumbent goat with a powerfully carved, dense fur structure. Its head turned back with semicircular horns attached, very naturalistic expression, eyes inlaid with dark horn. Precisely executed details and well-rounded composition. Himotoshi between the finely composed legs on the underside.LENGTH 4 CMCondition: Excellent conditionProvenance: German private collection