By Ryusai, signed Ryusai Japan, Tokyo, Meiji period (1868-1912)
Naturalistically carved with its wings drawn in and one claw clenched, perched on a gnarled oak branch with foliage and two acorns, the eyes double-inlaid in mother-of-pearl with dark horn pupils. Signed RYUSAI on the base with incised characters.
HEIGHT 11.8 cm
Condition: Excellent condition with only few minor traces of wear. Provenance: Bonhams, Fine Japanese Art, 17 May 2012, lot 196. British collection, acquired from the above.