Plum wood, delicately carved, engraved and polished. Chubby lucky sparrow, stylised, almost spherical form. Given the few known depictions of animals and the few works made of wood, attribution given to the early Ky?to artist, who was mentioned in the Soken Kisho, is difficult. However, it can be supposed that this sparrow was made in the 18th century. L.4.6cm. Signed: Yoshinaga in oval reserve. Condition A/B. Thin scratch.