Standing graceful horse, its right front leg slightly lifted, head tilted and mouth open, probably irritated by a fly, its ears laid back. The tail, undulating almost horizontally, suggests it is chasing off flies. Ivory, expressive and lively carved, fur and tail finely engraved with darker accents. The attentive eyes have pupils inlaid with black horn. Natural himotoshi. The centre of the tusk visible on left hind flank. H.5,5cm. Condition A.
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