2014
Type: Netsuke
Sold. Russia, private collection.
Materials: Spermwhale tooth. Mother-of-pearl and jet inlay.
Dimensions: 48×30×23 mm.
Weight: 24.6 g.
The Head of Hawk netsuke is carved in spermwhale tooth and stained with yasha and sumi ink.
The eyes are inlayed with mother-of-pearl and the pupils are made of jet stone.
Natural himotosi are shaped with a bird's bill.